1858 Maine gubernatorial election
Maine gubernatorial election
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The 1858 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 13 September 1858 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican Governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election against Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
On election day, 13 September 1858, incumbent Republican Governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election by a margin of 7,986 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Morrill was sworn in for his second term on 6 January 1859.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Lot M. Morrill (incumbent) | 60,736 | 53.48 | |
Democratic | Manassah H. Smith | 52,750 | 46.45 | |
Scattering | 78 | 0.07 | ||
Total votes | 113,564 | 100.00 | ||
Republican hold |