1870 Maine gubernatorial election

1870 Maine gubernatorial election
← 1869 September 12, 1870 1871 →
 
Nominee Sidney Perham Charles W. Roberts
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 54,019 45,732
Percentage 54.13% 45.83%
County results
Perham:      50–60%      60–70%
Roberts:      50–60%
Governor before election

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

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

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 12, 1870". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 18, 2021.