1842 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1842 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 12 September 1842 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Maine John Fairfield 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]

1842 Maine gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Fairfield Edward Robinson James Appleton
Party Democratic Whig Liberty
Popular vote 40,855 26,745 4,080
Percentage 56.92% 37.26% 5.68%

County results
Fairfield:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Robinson:      50–60%

Governor before election

John Fairfield
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Fairfield
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 12 September 1842, Democratic nominee John Fairfield won re-election by a margin of 14,110 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Edward Robinson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Fairfield was sworn in for his second consecutive and fourth overall term on 5 January 1843.[2]

Results

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1842
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Fairfield (incumbent) 40,855 56.92
Whig Edward Robinson 26,745 37.26
Liberty James Appleton 4,080 5.68
Scattering 100 0.14
Total votes 71,780 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ The Letters of John Fairfield, p. xxvi.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 22 April 2005. Retrieved 13 November 2023.

Works cited

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