1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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  1860 November 5, 1861 (1861-11-05) 1862  
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Nominee John Albion Andrew Isaac Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote65,26131,264
Percentage67.61%32.39%

1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Andrew:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%

Governor before election

John Albion Andrew
Republican

Elected Governor

John Albion Andrew
Republican

The 1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a second term in office over Democratic Mayor of Worcester Isaac Davis.

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General election

Candidates

Results

1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican John Albion Andrew (incumbent) 65,261 67.61 Increase2.svg 2.12
Democratic Isaac Davis 31,26432.39Increase2.svg 11.64
Total votes96,525 100.00
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Dubin, Michael J. (2014). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1861–1911: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 1.