1871 Maine gubernatorial election

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1871 Maine gubernatorial election
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← 1870 September 11, 1871 1872 →
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Nominee Sidney Perham Charles P. Kimball
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 58,285 47,538
Percentage 55.06% 44.91%

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County results
Perham:      50–60%      60–70%
Kimball:      50–60%

Governor before election

Sidney Perham
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

The 1871 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 11, 1871. Incumbent Republican governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.[1]

General election

Candidates

Republican

Democratic

  • Charles P. Kimball

Results

1871 Maine gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sidney Perham (incumbent) 58,285 55.06%
Democratic Charles P. Kimball 47,538 44.91%

References

  1. "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 11, 1871".