1867 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1867 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1867. Incumbent Republican Governor and war hero Joshua Chamberlain defeated the Democratic candidate Eben F. Pillsbury.[1][2]

1867 Maine gubernatorial election

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NomineeJoshua ChamberlainEben F. Pillsbury
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote57,71345,990
Percentage55.42%44.16%

Governor before election

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

Elected Governor

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

General election

Candidates

Republican

Democratic

  • Eben F. Pillsbury

Results

Chamberlain won reelection to a second term, and won a majority of 11,723 votes.

1867 Maine gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanJoshua Chamberlain (incumbent) 57,713 55.42%
DemocraticEben F. Pillsbury45,99044.16%

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