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1879 Massachusetts gubernatorial election|
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Nominee
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John Davis Long
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Benjamin Butler
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Party
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Republican
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Democratic
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Popular vote
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122,751
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109,149
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Percentage
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50.38%
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44.80%
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Governor before election
Thomas Talbot
Republican
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Elected Governor
John Davis Long
Republican
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The 1879 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4.
Governor[]
Republican convention[]
Candidates[]
- John Davis Long, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts
Withdrew[]
- Henry L. Pierce, Mayor of Boston (endorsed Long)
Results[]
With Long the only candidate remaining in the race, his nomination was ratified by acclamation.[1]
General election[]
Lt. Governor[]
See also[]
- 1879 Massachusetts legislature
References[]
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Categories:
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