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.[1]
General election
Candidates
Republican
During the American Civil War, Chamberlain played a crucial role at the Battle of Gettysburg.[3] 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.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joshua Chamberlain | 69,636 | 62.41% | ||
| Democratic | Eben F. Pilsbury | 41,942 | 37.59% | ||
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- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (June 11, 2010). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861_ÑÐ1911: The Official Results by State and County. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-5646-8.
- ^ "Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Defense of Little Round Top". American Battlefield Trust. April 15, 2009. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - ME Governor Race - Sep 10, 1866". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.