1866 Maine gubernatorial election
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Nominee Joshua Chamberlain Eben F. Pillsbury
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 69,636 41,942
Percentage 62.41% 37.59%
Governor before election

Samuel Cony
Republican

Elected Governor

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

The 1866 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 10, 1866. Republican candidate and war hero Joshua Chamberlain defeated the Democratic candidate Eben F. Pillsbury.[1]

General election

Candidates

Republican

During the American Civil War, Chamberlain played a crucial role at the Battle of Gettysburg.[3] This gave Chamberlain a war hero status.

Democratic

Results

The extremely popular Chamberlain was able to win election to a one-year term as governor. Chamberlain won a majority of 27,687 votes, trouncing his Democratic opponent.[4]

1866 Maine gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Joshua Chamberlain 69,636 62.41%
Democratic Eben F. Pilsbury 41,942 37.59%

References

  1. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (June 11, 2010). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861_ÑÐ1911: The Official Results by State and County. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-5646-8.
  2. ^ "Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "Defense of Little Round Top". American Battlefield Trust. April 15, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  4. ^ "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 10, 1866". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
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