1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873. Republican Governor William B. Washburn was re-elected to a third term in office over Democrat William Gaston.

1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1872 November 4, 1873 1874 →
 
Nominee William B. Washburn William Gaston
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 72,183 59,360
Percentage 54.55% 44.86%

County results
Washburn:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Gaston:      50–60%

Governor before election

William B. Washburn
Republican

Elected Governor

William B. Washburn
Republican

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William B. Washburn (incumbent) 96,376 51.82%  14.55
Democratic William Gaston 59,360 44.86%  14.09
Independent Henry K. Oliver 391 0.30% N/A
Independent Benjamin F. Butler 181 0.14% N/A
Independent Nathaniel Bartlett 113 0.09% N/A
Write-in All others 105 0.08%  0.05
Total votes 132,333 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MA Governor, 1873". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "1873 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2021.