1856 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1856 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 8 September 1856 in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic governor Samuel Wells lost re-election against Republican nominee and incumbent United States senator from Maine Hannibal Hamlin.[1]

1856 Maine gubernatorial election

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Nominee Hannibal Hamlin Samuel Wells
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 69,574 43,628
Percentage 58.07% 36.41%

County results
Hamlin:      50–60%      60–70%
Wells:      50–60%

Governor before election

Samuel Wells
Democratic

Elected Governor

Hannibal Hamlin
Republican

General election

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On election day, 8 September 1856, incumbent Democratic governor Samuel Wells lost re-election by a margin of 25,946 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Hannibal Hamlin, thereby losing Democratic control over the office of governor to the Republicans. Hamlin was sworn in as the 26th governor of Maine on 8 January 1857.[2]

Results

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1856
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Hannibal Hamlin 69,574 58.07
Democratic Samuel Wells (incumbent) 43,628 36.41
Whig George F. Patten 6,554 5.47
Scattering 58 0.05
Total votes 119,814 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Hannibal Hamlin". nga.org. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 13 December 2023.