1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
November 2, 1868 (1868-11-02)
 
Nominee William Claflin John Quincy Adams II
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 132,121 63,266
Percentage 67.59% 32.37%
County results
Claflin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Governor before election

Alexander Bullock
Republican

 Elected Governor

William Clafin
Republican

The 1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3.

Governor Alexander Bullock did not run for re-election to a fourth term. William Clafin was elected to succeed him over Democrat John Quincy Adams II.

Republican nomination

Candidates

Results

At the Worcester convention on September 9, Benjamin F. Butler withdrew Loring's name from contention and Claflin was nominated by acclamation.[1]

General election

Candidates

Results

1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William Claflin 132,121 67.59% Decrease9.35
Democratic John Quincy Adams II 63,266 32.37% Increase9.32
Write-in 84 0.04% Decrease0.03
Total votes 195,471 100.00%
Republican hold Swing

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Massachusetts: Proceedings of the Republican State Convention". September 10, 1867. p. 1. At this point Gen. Butler took the platform and said that he had been instructed by Dr. Loring to withdraw his name from the candidature of Governorship... and moved as a substitute the name of Hon. William Claflin... Amid great enthusiasm the motion was carried by acclamation.
  2. ↑ "MA Governor, 1868". OurCampaigns. Retrieved March 29, 2021.


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