1872 Maine gubernatorial election

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1872 Maine gubernatorial election
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  1871 September 9, 1872 1873  
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Nominee Sidney Perham Charles P. Kimball
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote71,88355,343
Percentage56.49%43.49%

Governor before election

Sidney Perham
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

The 1872 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1872. Incumbent Republican Governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball. [1]

Contents

General election

Candidates

Republican

Democratic

  • Charles P. Kimball

Results

1872 Maine gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Sidney Perham (incumbent) 71,883 56.49%
Democratic Charles P. Kimball55,34343.49%

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 09, 1872". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.