1840 Maine gubernatorial election

1840 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1839 14 September 1840 1841 →
 
Nominee Edward Kent John Fairfield
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 45,574 45,507
Percentage 49.98% 49.91%

County results
Kent:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Fairfield:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

John Fairfield
Democratic

Elected Governor

Edward Kent
Whig

The 1840 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 14 September 1840 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Maine John Fairfield lost re-election in a third rematch against Whig nominee and former Governor of Maine Edward Kent.[1]