1867 Maine gubernatorial election

1867 Maine gubernatorial election

September 9, 1867

Nominee Joshua Chamberlain Eben F. Pillsbury Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 57,713 45,990 Percentage 55.42% 44.16%

County results Chamberlain:      50–60%      60–70% Pillsbury:      50–60%

Governor before election Joshua Chamberlain Republican Elected Governor Joshua Chamberlain Republican

The 1867 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1867. Incumbent Republican governor and war hero Joshua Chamberlain defeated the Democratic candidate Eben F. Pillsbury.

General election

Candidates

Republican

• Joshua Chamberlain

Democratic

• Eben F. Pillsbury

Results

Chamberlain won reelection to a second term, and won a majority of 11,723 votes.

1867 Maine gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Joshua Chamberlain (incumbent)	57,713	55.42%
	Democratic	Eben F. Pillsbury	45,990	44.16%