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The 1876 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 11, 1876. Incumbent Republican governor Seldon Connor defeated Democratic nominee John C. Talbot. [1]
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The 1876 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 11, 1876. Incumbent Republican governor Seldon Connor defeated Democratic nominee John C. Talbot. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Seldon Connor (incumbent) | 75,867 | 55.45% | ||
| Democratic | John C. Talbot | 60,423 | 44.16% | ||
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