1872 Maine gubernatorial election

1872 Maine gubernatorial election

September 9, 1872
 
Nominee Sidney Perham Charles P. Kimball
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 71,883 55,343
Percentage 56.49% 43.49%

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

Governor before election

Sidney Perham
Republican

Elected Governor

Sidney Perham
Republican

The 1872 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1872. Incumbent Republican governor Sidney Perham defeated the Democratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.