1868 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1868 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 14, 1868. Incumbent Republican Governor and war hero Joshua Chamberlain defeated the Democratic candidate Eben F. Pillsbury.[1][2]

1868 Maine gubernatorial election

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NomineeJoshua ChamberlainEben F. Pillsbury
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote75,52356,207
Percentage57.33%42.67%

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 third term, and won a majority of 19,316 votes.

1868 Maine gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanJoshua Chamberlain (incumbent) 75,523 57.33%
DemocraticEben F. Pillsbury56,20742.67%

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