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1890 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1888 8 September 1890 1892 →
 
Nominee Edwin C. Burleigh William P. Thompson
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 64,259 45,360
Percentage 56.42% 39.82%

County results
Burleigh:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Thompson:      40–50%


Governor before election

Edwin C. Burleigh
Republican

Elected Governor

Edwin C. Burleigh
Republican

The 1890 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 8 September 1890 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican Governor Edwin C. Burleigh won re-election against Democratic nominee William P. Thompson, Prohibition nominee Aaron Clark and Labor nominee Isaac Clark.[1]

General election[edit]

On election day, 8 September 1890, incumbent Republican Governor Edwin C. Burleigh won re-election by a margin of 18,899 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee William P. Thompson, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Burleigh was sworn in for his second term on 4 January 1891.[2]

Results[edit]

Maine gubernatorial election, 1890
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Edwin C. Burleigh (incumbent) 64,259 56.42
Democratic William P. Thompson 45,360 39.82
Prohibition Aaron Clark 2,975 2.61
Labor Isaac Clark 1,304 1.14
Scattering 6 0.01
Total votes 113,904 100.00
Republican hold

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Gov. Edwin Chick Burleigh". nga.org. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  • ^ "ME Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 6 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.

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