1876 United States presidential election in Maine

The 1876 United States presidential election in Maine took place on November 7, 1876, as part of the 1876 United States presidential election. Voters chose seven representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1876 United States presidential election in Maine

November 7, 1876
 
Nominee Rutherford B. Hayes Samuel J. Tilden
Party Republican Democratic
Home state Ohio New York
Running mate William A. Wheeler Thomas A. Hendricks
Electoral vote 7 0
Popular vote 66,300 49,917
Percentage 56.64% 42.65%

County Results
Hayes
  50-60%
  60-70%


President before election

Ulysses S. Grant
Republican

Elected President

Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican

Maine voted for the Republican nominee, Rutherford B. Hayes, over the Democratic nominee, Samuel J. Tilden. Hayes won the state by a margin of 13.99%.

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