1894 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1894 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 10 September 1894 in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican governor Henry B. Cleaves won re-election against Democratic nominee Charles F. Johnson, Populist nominee Luther C. Bateman and Prohibition nominee Ira G. Hersey in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

1894 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1892 10 September 1894 1896 →
 
Nominee Henry B. Cleaves Charles F. Johnson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 69,322 30,405
Percentage 64.31% 28.21%

County results
Cleaves:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Henry B. Cleaves
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry B. Cleaves
Republican

General election

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On election day, 10 September 1894, incumbent Republican governor Henry B. Cleaves won re-election by a margin of 38,917 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee Charles F. Johnson, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Cleaves was sworn in for his second term on 6 January 1895.[2]

Results

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1894
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Henry B. Cleaves (incumbent) 69,322 64.31
Democratic Charles F. Johnson 30,405 28.21
Populist Luther C. Bateman 5,328 4.94
Prohibition Ira G. Hersey 2,721 2.52
Scattering 13 0.02
Total votes 107,789 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Henry Bradstreet Cleaves". nga.org. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.