1844 Maine gubernatorial election

1844 Maine gubernatorial election

9 September 1844

Nominee Hugh J. Anderson Edward Robinson James Appleton Party Democratic Whig Liberty Popular vote 48,942 38,501 6,245 Percentage 52.15% 41.02% 6.65%

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

Governor before election Hugh J. Anderson Democratic Elected Governor Hugh J. Anderson Democratic

The 1844 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 9 September 1844 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 3rd congressional district Edward Robinson and Liberty Party candidate and former member of the Maine House of Representatives James Appleton.

General election

On election day, 9 September 1844, incumbent Democratic governor Hugh J. Anderson won re-election by a margin of 10,441 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Edward Robinson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Anderson was sworn in for his second term on 5 January 1845.

Results

Maine gubernatorial election, 1844

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Hugh J. Anderson (incumbent)	48,942	52.15
	Whig	Edward Robinson	38,501	41.02
	Liberty	James Appleton	6,245	6.65
		Scattering	165	0.18
Total votes			93,853	100.00
	Democratic hold