1850 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1850 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 9 September 1850 in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic governor John Hubbard won re-election against Whig nominee William G. Crosby and Free Soil Party nominee George F. Talbot.[1]

1850 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1849 9 September 1850 1852 →
 
Nominee John Hubbard William G. Crosby George F. Talbot
Party Democratic Whig Free Soil
Popular vote 41,203 32,120 7,267
Percentage 51.08% 39.82% 9.01%

County results
Hubbard:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Crosby:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

John Hubbard
Democratic

Elected Governor

John Hubbard
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 9 September 1850, incumbent Democratic governor John Hubbard won re-election by a margin of 9,083 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee William G. Crosby, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Hubbard was sworn in for his second term on 8 May 1851.[2]

Results

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1850
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic John Hubbard (incumbent) 41,203 51.08
Whig William G. Crosby 32,120 39.82
Free Soil George F. Talbot 7,267 9.01
Scattering 75 0.09
Total votes 80,665 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. John Hubbard". nga.org. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 16 April 2024.