1884 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1884 Maine gubernatorial election
Country:Maine
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1882 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1882
Next Election:1886 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1886
Election Date:8 September 1884
Nominee1:Frederick Robie
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:78,695
Percentage1:55.44%
Nominee2:John B. Redman
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:58,983
Percentage2:41.55%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Frederick Robie
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Frederick Robie
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1884 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 8 September 1884 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican Governor Frederick Robie won re-election against Democratic nominee John B. Redman, Greenback nominee Hosea B. Eaton and Prohibition nominee William T. Eustis.[1]

General election

On election day, 8 September 1884, incumbent Republican Governor Frederick Robie won re-election by a margin of 19,712 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee John B. Redman, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Robie was sworn in for his second term on 5 January 1885.[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.