1867 Maine gubernatorial election
September 9, 1867
 
Nominee Joshua Chamberlain Eben F. Pillsbury
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 57,713 45,990
Percentage 55.42% 44.16%
Governor before election

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

 Elected Governor

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

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]

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
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Joshua Chamberlain (incumbent) 57,713 55.42%
Democratic Eben F. Pillsbury 45,990 44.16%

References

  1. ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (June 11, 2010). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861_ÑÐ1911: The Official Results by State and County. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-5646-8.
  2. ↑ "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 09, 1867". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
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