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September 28, 1847 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Republican Union

Domestic News September 28, 1847

The New Hampshire Gazette And Republican Union

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Maine Election, Gov Dana, Democratic Gains, State Debt Limit, Plurality Voting

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Maine election results show Gov. Dana with a majority of 646 in 379 towns, up from a deficit last year. Democrats gain 17 seats in the House; Senate composition pending in some districts. Voters favor limiting state debt to $300,000 and plurality voting for officials.

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Maine Election.—In 379 out of 426 towns and plantations, Gov. Dana's majority is now 646 where he lacked 4,597 of an election last year. If the remaining towns come in as last year, he will receive about 1600 majority over all others.

The Senate consists of 31 members; 3 federalists and 17 democrats are ascertained to be elected; and in districts 3, 10, 11, 12, and 13, which are entitled to the remaining 11 members, there is no choice.

The House consists of 151 members: the federalists have thus far elected 23; democrats 69; no choice 59; democratic net gain 17.

Democratic officers chosen in all the counties except Kennebec, Lincoln and Somerset which have elected federalists.

In 330 towns and plantations 17,932 have voted to limit the indebtedness of the State to $300,000, and 5027 against it; 12690 to elect the Governor by a plurality vote, and 12181 against; 12188 to choose Senators by a plurality, and 11377 against; 12447 to choose Representatives by a plurality and 11217 against.

So says the Augusta Age.

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Politics

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Maine Election Gov Dana Democratic Gains State Debt Limit Plurality Voting

What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. Dana

Where did it happen?

Maine

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Primary Location

Maine

Key Persons

Gov. Dana

Outcome

gov. dana majority 646 in 379 towns; projected 1600 majority; senate: 3 federalists, 17 democrats elected, 11 pending; house: 23 federalists, 69 democrats, 59 no choice, democratic gain 17; democratic officers in most counties; voters: 17,932 for $300,000 debt limit vs 5,027 against; plurality for governor 12,690 vs 12,181; senators 12,188 vs 11,377; representatives 12,447 vs 11,217.

Event Details

Partial election results from 379 of 426 towns show Gov. Dana's majority; Senate and House compositions with some districts undecided; County officers elected; Voter referendums on debt limit and plurality voting reported from 330 towns.