1859 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1859 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 12, 1859, in order to elect the governor of Maine. Incumbent Republican governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election against Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith in a second rematch of the previous elections.

General election

On election day, September 12, 1859, incumbent Republican governor Lot M. Morrill won re-election by a margin of 11,793 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Manassah H. Smith, thereby retaining Republican control over the office of governor. Morrill was sworn in for his third term on January 6, 1860.