1845 Maine gubernatorial election

1845 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1844 September 8, 1845 (1845-09-08) 1846 →
 
Nominee Hugh J. Anderson Freeman H. Morse Samuel Fessenden
Party Democratic Whig Liberty
Popular vote 34,711 26,341 5,867
Percentage 51.50% 39.08% 8.70%

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

Governor before election

Hugh J. Anderson
Democratic

Elected Governor

Hugh J. Anderson
Democratic

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

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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

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1845
Party Candidate Votes %
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

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  1. ^ "Gov. Hugh Johnston Anderson". nga.org. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 16 April 2024.