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1847 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1846 13 September 1847 1848 →
 
Nominee John W. Dana David Bronson Samuel Fessenden
Party Democratic Whig Liberty
Popular vote 33,429 24,246 7,352
Percentage 51.19% 37.13% 11.26%

County results
Dana:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Bronson:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

John W. Dana
Democratic

Elected Governor

John W. Dana
Democratic

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The 1847 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 13 September 1847 in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic governor John W. Dana won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the Maine Senate David Bronson and Liberty Party candidate and former member of the Massachusetts State Senate Samuel Fessenden in a rematch of the previous election.

General election

On election day, 13 September 1847, incumbent Democratic governor John W. Dana won re-election by a margin of 9,183 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee David Bronson, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Dana was sworn in for his second term on 8 May 1848.

Results

Maine gubernatorial election, 1847
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John W. Dana (incumbent) 33,429 51.19
Whig David Bronson 24,246 37.13
Liberty Samuel Fessenden 7,352 11.26
Scattering 275 0.42
Total votes 65,302 100.00
Democratic hold

References

  1. "Gov. John Winchester Dana". nga.org. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  2. "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. April 21, 2005. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
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