1859 Maine gubernatorial election

1859 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1858 12 September 1859 1860 →
 
Nominee Lot M. Morrill Manassah H. Smith
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 57,180 45,387
Percentage 55.73% 44.24%

County results
Morrill:      50–60%      60–70%
Smith:      50–60%

Governor before election

Lot M. Morrill
Republican

Elected Governor

Lot M. Morrill
Republican

The 1859 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 12 September 1859 in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election against Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith in a second rematch of the previous elections.[1]

General election

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On election day, 12 September 1859, incumbent Republican governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election by a margin of 11,793 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Morrill was sworn in for his third term on 6 January 1860.[2]

Results

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1859
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lot M. Morrill (incumbent) 57,180 55.73
Democratic Manassah H. Smith 45,387 44.24
Scattering 35 0.03
Total votes 102,602 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Lot Myrick Morrill". nga.org. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 17 April 2024.