1877 Maine gubernatorial election

The 1877 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 10, 1877. Incumbent Republican Governor Seldon Connor defeated Democratic nominee and former governor Joseph H. Williams and Greenback nominee Henry C. Munson.[1][2]

1877 Maine gubernatorial election

← 1876 September 10, 1877 1878 →
 
Nominee Seldon Connor Joseph H. Williams Henry C. Munson
Party Republican Democratic Greenback
Popular vote 53,585 42,311 5,291
Percentage 52.50% 41.46% 5.18%

County results
Connor:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Williams:      50–60%

Governor before election

Seldon Connor
Republican

Elected Governor

Seldon Connor
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Republican

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Democratic

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Greenback

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  • Henry C. Munson

Results

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1877 Maine gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Seldon Connor (incumbent) 53,585 52.50%
Democratic Joseph H. Williams 42,311 41.46%
Greenback Henry C. Munson 5,291 5.18%

References

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 10, 1877". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Dubin, Michael J. (July 14, 2010). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861-1911: The Official Results by State and County. ISBN 978-0786447220.