1864 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1864 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1863 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1863
Next Election:1865 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1865
Election Date:12 September 1864
Nominee1:Samuel Cony
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:65,583
Percentage1:58.56%
Nominee2:Joseph Howard
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:46,403
Percentage2:41.44%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Samuel Cony
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Samuel Cony
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1864 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 12 September 1864 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican Governor Samuel Cony won re-election against Democratic nominee and former Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Joseph Howard.[1]

General election

On election day, 12 September 1864, incumbent Republican Governor Samuel Cony won re-election by a margin of 19,180 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Joseph Howard, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Cony was sworn in for his second term on 2 January 1865.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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