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The 1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1909. Incumbent Governor Republican Eben S. Draper was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee James H. Vahey with 48.64% of the vote.
At the Democratic state convention, held on September 30 at Faneuil Hall, Vahey defeated Coughlin by 384 votes to 198. [2] [3]
At the Republican state convention, held on October 2, Draper was re-nominated by acclamation. [4] [5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eben S. Draper (incumbent) | 190,186 | 48.64% |  2.95 | |
| Democratic | James H. Vahey | 182,252 | 46.61% |  8.61 | |
| Socialist | Dan A. White | 10,137 | 2.59% | 0.67 | |
| Prohibition | John A. Nicholls | 5,423 | 1.39% | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Labor | Moritz E. Ruther | 2,999 | 0.77% | 0.19 | |
| Write-in | All others | 16 | 0.00% |  | |
| Total votes | 391,013 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Louis A. Frothingham | 188,417 | 48.76% | 7.86 | |
| Democratic | Eugene N. Foss | 180,659 | 46.75% | 12.82 | |
| Socialist | George G. Hall | 10,362 | 2.68% | 0.06 | |
| Prohibition | Ernest R. Knipe | 4,088 | 1.06% | 0.30 | |
| Socialist Labor | Lawrence Yates | 2,924 | 0.76% | 0.09 | |
| Write-in | All others | 4 | 0.00% | | |
| Total votes | 386,450 | 100.00% | |||
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Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (1910). Election Statistics, 1909. Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Printing Co., State Printers.
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