The 1871 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 11, 1871. Incumbent Republican Governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.[1]
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County results Perham: 50–60% 60–70% Kimball: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
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edit- Charles P. Kimball
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Sidney Perham (incumbent) | 58,285 | 55.06% | ||
Democratic | Charles P. Kimball | 47,538 | 44.91% |