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The 1841 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 13 September 1841 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Whig Governor of Maine Edward Kent lost re-election in a fourth rematch against Democratic nominee and former Governor of Maine John Fairfield.[1]

General election

On election day, 13 September 1841, Whig nominee Edward Kent lost re-election by a margin of 10,564 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John Fairfield, thereby losing Whig control over the office of Governor to the Democrats. Fairfield was sworn in as the 16th Governor of Maine on 5 January 1842.[2]

Results

Maine gubernatorial election, 1841
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Fairfield 47,354 54.97
Whig Edward Kent (incumbent) 36,790 42.70
Liberty Jeremiah Curtis 1,762 2.05
Scattering 247 0.29
Total votes 86,153 100.00
Democratic gain from Whig

References

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

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