1868 United States presidential election in Maine

The 1868 United States presidential election in Maine took place on November 3, 1868, as part of the 1868 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1868 United States presidential election in Maine

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Nominee Ulysses S. Grant Horatio Seymour Party Republican Democratic Home state Illinois New York Running mate Schuyler Colfax Francis Preston Blair, Jr. Electoral vote 7 0 Popular vote 70,502 42,460 Percentage 62.41% 37.59%

County Results Grant   50–60%   60-70%   70-80%

President before election Andrew Johnson Democratic Elected President Ulysses S. Grant Republican

Maine voted for the Republican nominee, Ulysses S. Grant, over the Democratic nominee, Horatio Seymour. Grant won the state by a margin of 24.82%.