Gubernatorial elections were held in Massachusetts November 8, 1864
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The 1864 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8.
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Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a fifth term in office over Democrat Henry W. Paine.
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The 1864 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8.
Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a fifth term in office over Democrat Henry W. Paine.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | John Albion Andrew (incumbent) | 125,281 | 71.66% |  1.01 | |
| Democratic | Henry W. Paine | 49,490 | 28.31% |  0.97 | |
| Write-in | 69 | 0.04% | 0.04 | ||
| Total votes | 91,318 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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