1872 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1872 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1872. Incumbent Republican governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.[1]

1872 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1871 September 9, 1872 1873 →
 
Nominee Sidney Perham Charles P. Kimball
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 71,883 55,343
Percentage 56.49% 43.49%

County results
Perham:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Sidney Perham
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Republican

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Democratic

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  • Charles P. Kimball

Results

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1872 Maine gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Sidney Perham (incumbent) 71,883 56.49%
Democratic Charles P. Kimball 55,343 43.49%

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 09, 1872". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.