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The1872 Maine gubernatorial election was held on September 9, 1872. IncumbentRepublican governorSidney Perham defeated theDemocratic candidate Charles P. Kimball.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Sidney Perham (incumbent) | 71,883 | 56.49% | ||
| Democratic | Charles P. Kimball | 55,343 | 43.49% | ||