1884 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1884 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 8 September 1884 in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican governor Frederick Robie won re-election against Democratic nominee John B. Redman, Greenback nominee Hosea B. Eaton and Prohibition nominee William T. Eustis.[1]

1884 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1882 8 September 1884 1886 →
 
Nominee Frederick Robie John B. Redman
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 78,695 58,983
Percentage 55.44% 41.55%

County results
Robie:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Frederick Robie
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederick Robie
Republican

General election

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On election day, 8 September 1884, incumbent Republican governor Frederick Robie won re-election by a margin of 19,712 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee John B. Redman, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Robie was sworn in for his second term on 5 January 1885.[2]

Results

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Maine gubernatorial election, 1884
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frederick Robie (incumbent) 78,695 55.44
Democratic John B. Redman 58,983 41.55
Greenback Hosea B. Eaton 3,142 2.21
Prohibition William T. Eustis 1,015 0.72
Scattering 124 0.08
Total votes 141,959 100.00
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Gov. Frederick Robie". nga.org. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.