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1871 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Nominee
William B. Washburn
John Quincy Adams II
Edwin M. Chamberlain
Party
Republican
Democratic
Labor Reform
Popular vote
75,129
47,725
6,848
Percentage
54.92%
34.89%
5.01%
Governor before election
William Claflin
Republican
Elected Governor
William B. Washburn
Republican
The 1871 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1871. Incumbent Republican Governor William Claflin did not run for a fourth term in office. He was succeeded by Republican U.S. Representative William B. Washburn , who defeated Democrat John Quincy Adams II .
General election [ ]
Results [ ]
See also [ ]
1871 Massachusetts legislature
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