Gubernatorial elections were held in Massachusetts November 2, 1868
1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Nominee
William Claflin
John Quincy Adams II
Party
Republican
Democratic
Popular vote
132,121
63,266
Percentage
67.59%
32.37%
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 [ ]
William Claflin , Lieutenant Governor
George B. Loring , State Representative from Salem
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 [ ]
John Quincy Adams II , former State Representative from Quincy
William Claflin , Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of the Republican National Committee (Republican)
Results [ ]
See also [ ]
1868 Massachusetts legislature
References [ ]
^ "Massachusetts: Proceedings of the Republican State Convention" . 10 Sep 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.
^ "MA Governor, 1868" . OurCampaigns. Retrieved 29 Mar 2021 .
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