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The 1844 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 9 September 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]
On election day, 9 September 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 5 January 1845. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| 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 | ||||
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