1870 Maine gubernatorial election

1870 Maine gubernatorial election

September 12, 1870

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.

General election

Candidates

Republican

• Sidney Perham

Democratic

• Charles W. Roberts

Results

1870 Maine gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Sidney Perham	54,019	54.13%
	Democratic	Charles W. Roberts	45,732	45.83%