1845 Maine gubernatorial election
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County results Anderson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Morse: 40–50% 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Maine |
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The 1845 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 8, 1845, 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 4th congressional district Freeman H. Morse and Liberty Party candidate and former member of the Massachusetts State Senate Samuel Fessenden.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, September 8, 1845, incumbent Democratic governor Hugh J. Anderson won re-election by a margin of 8,370 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Freeman H. Morse, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Anderson was sworn in for his third term on January 5, 1846.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Hugh J. Anderson (incumbent) | 34,711 | 51.50 | |
Whig | Freeman H. Morse | 26,341 | 39.08 | |
Liberty | Samuel Fessenden | 5,867 | 8.70 | |
Scattering | 486 | 0.72 | ||
Total votes | 67,405 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "Gov. Hugh Johnston Anderson". nga.org. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 16 April 2024.