1843 Maine gubernatorial election

1843 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1842 11 September 1843 1844 →
 
Nominee Hugh J. Anderson Edward Robinson
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 32,034 20,975
Percentage 50.25% 32.90%

 
Nominee James Appleton Edward Kavanagh
Party Liberty Independent Democrat
Popular vote 6,746 3,221
Percentage 10.58% 5.05%

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

Governor before election

John W. Dana (Acting)
Democratic

Elected Governor

Hugh J. Anderson
Democratic

The 1843 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 11 September 1843 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 6th district Hugh J. Anderson defeated Whig nominee and former U.S. Representative from Maine's 3rd congressional district Edward Robinson, Liberty Party candidate and former member of the Maine House of Representatives James Appleton and incumbent Independent Democratic Governor Edward Kavanagh.[1]

General election

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On election day, 11 September 1843, Democratic nominee Hugh J. Anderson won the election by a margin of 11,059 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Edward Robinson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Anderson was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Maine on 5 January 1844.[2]

Results

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1843
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Hugh J. Anderson 32,034 50.25
Whig Edward Robinson 20,975 32.90
Liberty James Appleton 6,746 10.58
Independent Democrat Edward Kavanagh (incumbent) 3,221 5.05
Scattering 770 1.22
Total votes 63,746 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Hugh Johnston Anderson". nga.org. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 22 April 2005. Retrieved 16 April 2024.