1841 Maine gubernatorial election
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The 1841 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 13, 1841, in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Whig Governor of Maine Edward Kent lost re-election in a fourth rematch against Democratic nominee and former Governor of Maine John Fairfield.[1]
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September 13, 1841
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 County results Fairfield: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Kent: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, September 13, 1841, Whig nominee Edward Kent lost re-election by a margin of 10,564 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John Fairfield, thereby losing Whig control over the office of Governor to the Democrats. Fairfield was sworn in as the 16th Governor of Maine on January 5, 1842.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Fairfield | 47,354 | 54.97 | |
| Whig | Edward Kent (incumbent) | 36,790 | 42.70 | |
| Liberty | Jeremiah Curtis | 1,762 | 2.05 | |
| Scattering | 247 | 0.29 | ||
| Total votes | 86,153 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from Whig | ||||