1870 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1870 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 12, 1870. Republican candidate Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles W. Roberts.[1]

1870 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1869September 12, 18701871 →
 
NomineeSidney PerhamCharles W. Roberts
PartyRepublicanDemocratic
Popular vote54,01945,732
Percentage54.13%45.83%

Governor before election

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

General election

Candidates

Republican

Democratic

Results

1870 Maine gubernatorial election
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
RepublicanSidney Perham 54,019 54.13%
DemocraticCharles W. Roberts45,73245.83%

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