1870 Maine gubernatorial election

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1870 Maine gubernatorial election
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  1869 September 12, 1870 1871  
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Nominee Sidney Perham Charles W. Roberts
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote54,01945,732
Percentage54.13%45.83%

Governor before election

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

The 1870 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 12, 1870. Republican candidate Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles W. Roberts. [1]

Contents

General election

Candidates

Republican

Democratic

Results

1870 Maine gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Sidney Perham 54,019 54.13%
Democratic Charles W. Roberts 45,73245.83%

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References

  1. "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 12, 1870". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.