1882 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1882 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1880 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1880
Next Election:1884 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1884
Election Date:11 September 1882
Nominee1:Frederick Robie
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:72,481
Percentage1:52.36%
Nominee2:Harris M. Plaisted
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:63,921
Percentage2:46.18%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Harris M. Plaisted
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Frederick Robie
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1882 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 11 September 1882 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Republican nominee and former member of the Maine Senate Frederick Robie defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Harris M. Plaisted, Greenback nominee and former member of the Maine House of Representatives Solon Chase, Prohibition nominee William T. Eustis and Independent Republican candidate and former President of the Maine Senate Warren H. Vinton.[1]

General election

On election day, 11 September 1882, Republican nominee Frederick Robie won the election by a margin of 8,560 votes against his foremost opponent incumbent Democratic Governor Harris M. Plaisted, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of governor. Robie was sworn in as the 39th Governor of Maine on 3 January 1883.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gov. Frederick Robie . nga.org . 21 April 2024.
  2. Web site: ME Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 5 February 2024 . 21 April 2024.