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.
General election
Candidates
Republican
Democratic
- Charles P. Kimball
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Sidney Perham | 71,883 | 56.49% | ||
Democratic | Charles P. Kimball | 55,343 | 43.49% |