1871 Maine gubernatorial election

1871 Maine gubernatorial election

September 11, 1871
 
Nominee Sidney Perham Charles P. Kimball
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 58,285 47,538
Percentage 55.06% 44.91%

County results
Perham:      50–60%      60–70%
Kimball:      50–60%

Governor before election

Sidney Perham
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

The 1871 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 11, 1871. Incumbent Republican governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.