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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.[1]

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.[2]

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 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 16 April 2024.