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The 1875 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 13, 1875. Republican candidate Seldon Connor defeated the Democratic candidate Charles W. Roberts. [1]
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The 1875 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 13, 1875. Republican candidate Seldon Connor defeated the Democratic candidate Charles W. Roberts. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Seldon Connor | 57,812 | 51.77% | ||
| Democratic | Charles W. Roberts | 52,807 | 48.19% | ||
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