1844 Maine gubernatorial election

1844 Maine gubernatorial election

←  1843 September 9, 1844 1845  →

Nominee Hugh J. Anderson Edward Robinson James Appleton Party Democratic Whig Liberty Popular vote 48,942 38,501 6,245 Percentage 52.15% 41.02% 6.65%

County results Anderson:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70% Robinson:     40–50%     50–60%

Governor before election Hugh J. Anderson Democratic Elected Governor Hugh J. Anderson Democratic

The 1844 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1844, in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic governor Hugh J. Anderson 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]

General election

On election day, September 9, 1844, incumbent Democratic governor Hugh J. Anderson won re-election by a margin of 10,441 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Edward Robinson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Anderson was sworn in for his second term on January 5, 1845. ^[2]

Results

Maine gubernatorial election, 1844

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Hugh J. Anderson (incumbent)	48,942	52.15
	Whig	Edward Robinson	38,501	41.02
	Liberty	James Appleton	6,245	6.65
		Scattering	165	0.18
Total votes			93,853	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Gov. Hugh Johnston Anderson". nga.org. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
2. "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. July 9, 2019. Retrieved 2024-04-16.