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Domestic News September 13, 1879

Daily Gazette

Las Vegas, San Miguel County, New Mexico

What is this article about?

Unofficial election returns from Maine show Republicans leading in the House (87-64) and Senate (15-10, with uncertainties), potentially securing the governorship for Davis. A later report confirms Republican control of the Senate and state government.

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Portland, Me., September 9. -- The returns, though not official, show that the House will have 87 Republicans to 64 opposition; the Senate 15 Republicans to 10 opposition, with York, Oxford and Franklin uncertain. One vote from either county gives Davis the Governorship. In the event of the opposition getting all the others, the Republican caucus would probably send up the name of Hon. Bradbury, a straight Democrat who has a few scattering votes thrown, and the opposition Senate would of course elect him. Other estimates give Cumberland, Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Hancock, Washington and Piscataquis to the Republicans, 15; Somerset, Penobscot, Waldo, Aroostook and Knox to the opposition, 10; York, 3; Oxford, 2; Franklin, 1 -- uncertain.

Portland, Me., Sept. 9. -- It is now certain that York county has elected republican senators, giving the republicans not less than 18 out of 31, and insuring the election of Davis by the legislature and complete control of the state government.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Maine Election Republican Victory Governorship State Legislature

What entities or persons were involved?

Davis Hon. Bradbury

Where did it happen?

Portland, Me.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Portland, Me.

Event Date

September 9

Key Persons

Davis Hon. Bradbury

Outcome

republicans lead house 87-64 and senate 15-10 with uncertainties; later confirmed 18 republican senators, electing davis as governor and securing state control.

Event Details

Unofficial returns indicate Republican majorities in the House and Senate, with potential for Davis to win governorship. Contingency if opposition gains: Republican caucus nominates Bradbury for election by opposition Senate. County breakdowns provided. Update confirms York County Republican senators, ensuring Republican control.

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