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The 1842 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 12 September 1842 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Maine John Fairfield won re-election against Whig nominee and former U.S. Representative from Maine's 3rd congressional district Edward Robinson and Liberty Party candidate and former member of the Maine House of Representatives James Appleton. [1]
On election day, 12 September 1842, Democratic nominee John Fairfield won re-election by a margin of 14,110 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Edward Robinson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Fairfield was sworn in for his second consecutive and fourth overall term on 5 January 1843. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | John Fairfield (incumbent) | 40,855 | 56.92 | |
| Whig | Edward Robinson | 26,745 | 37.26 | |
| Liberty | James Appleton | 4,080 | 5.68 | |
| Scattering | 100 | 0.14 | ||
| Total votes | 71,780 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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