1871 Maine gubernatorial election

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

1871 Maine gubernatorial election

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

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

Governor before election

Sidney Perham
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

General election

edit

Candidates

edit

Republican

edit

Democratic

edit
  • Charles P. Kimball

Results

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

References

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