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

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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

Candidates

Republican

• Seldon Connor

Democratic

• Joseph H. Williams

Greenback

• Henry C. Munson

Results

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%