Maine gubernatorial election, 1855
From The Almanac of Maine Politics
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| - | [[Samuel Wells]] finished second in the race, but due to a requirement for a majority vote in gubernatorial elections to become governor, | + | [[Samuel Wells]] finished second in the race, but due to a requirement for a majority vote in gubernatorial elections to become governor, Wells was selected by the Democratic legislature. |
