1868 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1868 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 14, 1868. Incumbent Republican governor and war hero Joshua Chamberlain defeated the Democratic candidate Eben F. Pillsbury in a rematch of the preceding two gubernatorial elections.

General election

Candidates

Republican

Joshua Chamberlain

Democratic

Eben F. Pillsbury

Results Chamberlain won reelection to a third term, and won a majority of 19,316 votes.

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