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.
General election
Candidates
Republican
Joshua Chamberlain
During the American Civil War, Chamberlain played a crucial role at the Battle of Gettysburg. This gave Chamberlain a war hero status.
Democratic
Eben F. Pillsbury
Results 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.
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