1872 Maine gubernatorial election

1872 Maine gubernatorial election

September 9, 1872

Nominee Sidney Perham Charles P. Kimball Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 71,883 55,343 Percentage 56.49% 43.49%

County results Perham:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Sidney Perham Republican Elected Governor Sidney Perham Republican

The 1872 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1872. Incumbent Republican governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.

General election

Candidates

Republican

• Sidney Perham

Democratic

• Charles P. Kimball

Results

1872 Maine gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Sidney Perham (incumbent)	71,883	56.49%
	Democratic	Charles P. Kimball	55,343	43.49%