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The 1874 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 14, 1874. Republican candidate Nelson Dingley Jr. defeated the Democratic candidate Joseph Titcomb. [1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Nelson Dingley Jr. (incumbent) | 50,865 | 54.57% | ||
Democratic | Joseph Titcomb | 41,898 | 44.95% |
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