The 1879 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 8, 1879. Republican nominee Daniel F. Davis defeated Greenback nominee Joseph L. Smith and incumbent Governor Alonzo Garcelon.[1] This election saw the continued rise of the newly popular Greenback party, it was an American political party with an anti-monopoly ideology which was active between 1874 and 1889.
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General election
Candidates
- Daniel F. Davis, State Senator from Corinth (Republican)
- Alonzo Garcelon, incumbent Governor (Democratic)
- Joseph L. Smith (Greenback)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Daniel F. Davis | 68,527 | 49.52% | ||
| Greenback | Joseph L . Smith | 47,987 | 34.68% | ||
| Democratic | Alonzo Garcelon (incumbent) | 21,525 | 15.56% | ||
References
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