1878 Maine gubernatorial election
The 1878 Maine gubernatorial election was held on 9 September 1878 in order to elect the Governor of Maine. Democratic nominee and former Mayor of Lewiston Alonzo Garcelon defeated incumbent Republican Governor Seldon Connor and Greenback nominee Joseph L. Smith. However, as no candidate received a majority of the total votes cast as was required by Maine law, the election was forwarded to the Maine legislature, who chose Garcelon as governor, despite the fact he came in last in the popular vote.
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