The 1864 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 12 September 1864 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican Governor Samuel Cony won re-election against Democratic nominee and former Justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Joseph Howard.[1]
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General election edit
On election day, 12 September 1864, incumbent Republican Governor Samuel Cony won re-election by a margin of 19,180 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Joseph Howard, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Cony was sworn in for his second term on 2 January 1865.[2]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Samuel Cony (incumbent) | 65,583 | 58.56 | |
| Democratic | Joseph Howard | 46,403 | 41.44 | |
| Total votes | 111,986 | 100.00 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "Gov. Samuel Cony". nga.org. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
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