1871 Maine gubernatorial election

1871 Maine gubernatorial election

September 11, 1871

Nominee Sidney Perham Charles P. Kimball Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 58,285 47,538 Percentage 55.06% 44.91%

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

Governor before election Sidney Perham Republican Elected Governor Sidney Perham Republican

The 1871 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 11, 1871. Incumbent Republican governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.

General election

Candidates

Republican

• Sidney Perham

Democratic

• Charles P. Kimball

Results

1871 Maine gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Sidney Perham (incumbent)	58,285	55.06%
	Democratic	Charles P. Kimball	47,538	44.91%