1866 Maine gubernatorial election

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]

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%

County results
Chamberlain:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Samuel Cony
Republican

Elected Governor

Joshua Chamberlain
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Republican

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

Democratic

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  • Eben F. Pillsbury

Results

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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

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  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.