1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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Gubernatorial elections were held in Massachusetts November 4, 1862
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The 1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4.
Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a third term in office over Democratic General Charles Devens.
General election[]
Candidates[]
- John Albion Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts since 1861 (Republican)
- Charles Devens, Brigadier General of the 1st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and former Whig State Senator (Democratic)
Results[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John Albion Andrew (incumbent) | 79,835 | 58.82% | 8.24 | |
Democratic | Charles Devens | 54,167 | 39.91% | 7.78 | |
Write-in | 1,733 | 1.28% | 0.46 | ||
Total votes | 135,735 | 100.00% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
See also[]
- 1862 Massachusetts legislature
References[]
- ^ "MA Governor, 1862". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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