1830 Maine gubernatorial election

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The 1830 Maine gubernatorial election took place on September 13, 1830. Incumbent National Republican Governor Jonathan G. Hunton was defeated for re-election by Democratic candidate Samuel E. Smith in a re-match of the previous year's election.

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1830 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1829
September 13, 1830
1831 â†’
 
Nominee Samuel E. Smith Jonathan G. Hunton
Party Democratic National Republican
Popular vote 30,215 28,639
Percentage 51.13% 48.47%

County results
Smith:      50–60%      60–70%
Hunton:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Jonathan G. Hunton
National Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel E. Smith
Democratic

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Results

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1830 Maine gubernatorial election[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Samuel E. Smith 30,215 51.13%
National Republican Jonathan G. Hunton (incumbent) 28,639 48.47%
Scattering 238 0.40%
Majority 1,576 2.66%
Turnout 59,092 100.00%
Democratic gain from National Republican Swing
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