1838 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1838 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 10, 1838. Incumbent Whig Governor Edward Kent was defeated for re-election by Democratic candidate John Fairfield.

1838 Maine gubernatorial election
September 10, 1838
 
Nominee John Fairfield Edward Kent
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 46,216 42,897
Percentage 51.58% 47.88%
Governor before election

Edward Kent
Whig

 Elected Governor

John Fairfield
Democratic

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