1872 Maine gubernatorial election
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The 1872 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1872. Incumbent Republican governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.[1]
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September 9, 1872
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 County results Perham: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Republican
Democratic
- Charles P. Kimball
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Sidney Perham (incumbent) | 71,883 | 56.49% | ||
| Democratic | Charles P. Kimball | 55,343 | 43.49% | ||