Maine gubernatorial election, 1820

Maine gubernatorial election, 1820
Maine
April 3, 1820

 
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 21,083
Percentage 95.3%

County results
  Counties won by King

Governor before election

John Brooks (Massachusetts)
Federalist

Elected Governor

William King
Democratic-Republican

The 1820 Maine gubernatorial election took place on April 3, 1820. It was the first election for Governor of Maine, taking place after Maine separated from Massachusetts and was recognized as a state on March 15, 1820. Maine's separation from Massachusetts came as a result of The Missouri Compromise. This election saw the virtually unanimous election of William King, the man most chiefly responsible for the push for Maine statehood. He had no opponents.

Results

1820 Gubernatorial Election, Maine[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic-Republican William King 21,083 95.3%
Others 1,031 4.7%
Total votes 22,114 100%

References

  1. United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860, Michael J. Dubin
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