1869 Maine gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1869 Maine gubernatorial election
After Election:Joshua Chamberlain
After Party:Republican Party (United States)
Type:presidential
Ongoing:No
Previous Election:1868 Maine gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1868
Next Election:1870 Maine gubernatorial election
Next Year:1870
Election Date:September 13, 1869
Nominee1:Joshua Chamberlain
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Image1:File:Chamberlain_as_Governor_of_Maine.jpg
Percentage1:53.97%
Country:Maine
Popular Vote1:51,314
Nominee2:Franklin Smith
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:39,033
Percentage2:41.05%
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Joshua Chamberlain
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1869 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 13, 1869. Republican candidate and war hero Joshua Chamberlain defeated the Democratic candidate Franklin Smith and Prohibition candidate Nathan Griffith Hichborn.[1] [2]

General election

Candidates

Republican

Democratic

Prohibition/Temperance

Results

References

  1. Web site: Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 13, 1869. 2021-08-30. www.ourcampaigns.com.
  2. Book: Dubin, Michael J.. United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861_ÑÐ1911: The Official Results by State and County. 2010-06-11. McFarland. 978-0-7864-5646-8. en.