1868_Massachusetts_gubernatorial_election

1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Gubernatorial elections were held in Massachusetts November 2, 1868

The 1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3.

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Governor Alexander Bullock did not run for re-election to a fourth term. William Clafin was elected to succeed him over Democrat John Quincy Adams II.

Republican nomination

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Results

At the Worcester convention on September 9, Benjamin F. Butler withdrew Loring's name from contention and Claflin was nominated by acclamation.[1]

General election

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Massachusetts: Proceedings of the Republican State Convention". September 10, 1867. p. 1. At this point Gen. Butler took the platform and said that he had been instructed by Dr. Loring to withdraw his name from the candidature of Governorship... and moved as a substitute the name of Hon. William Claflin... Amid great enthusiasm the motion was carried by acclamation.
  2. [2]
    "MA Governor, 1868". OurCampaigns. Retrieved March 29, 2021.


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