1862 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1862 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1861 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1861
Next Election:1863 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1863
Election Date:8 September 1862
Nominee1:Abner Coburn
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:46,780
Percentage1:53.01%
Nominee2:Bion Bradbury
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:33,942
Percentage2:38.46%
Nominee3:C. D. Jameson
Party3:Independent Democrat
Popular Vote3:7,423
Percentage3:8.41%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Israel Washburn Jr.
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Abner Coburn
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1862 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 8 September 1862 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Republican nominee and incumbent member of the Maine House of Representatives Abner Coburn defeated Democratic nominee Bion Bradbury and Independent Democrat candidate C. D. Jameson.[1]

General election

On election day, 8 September 1862, Republican nominee Abner Coburn won the election by a margin of 12,838 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Bion Bradbury, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Coburn was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Maine on 7 January 1863.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Abner Coburn . nga.org . 19 April 2024.
  2. Web site: ME Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 3 February 2024 . 19 April 2024.