1872_Massachusetts_gubernatorial_election

1872 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1872 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Election

The 1872 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1872. Republican governor William B. Washburn was re-elected to a second term in office over businessman Francis W. Bird, a Liberal Republican nominated with support of the Democratic Party.[1]

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Republican nomination

Candidates

Convention

With an incumbent seeking re-election, the Republican convention was far less contentious than the open race of 1871.[2] Nevertheless, supporters of Benjamin F. Butler placed his name in opposition to Washburn and a vote was taken.

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Washburn's renomination was then made unanimous. A subsequent inquiry found that Butler's totals were inflated by "ballot-stuffing and other improper devices."[2] In the only other contested race, Thomas Talbot defeated Elijah B. Stoddard by 643 to 395 for lieutenant governor.[2]

General election

Results

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    See also

    References

    1. [1]
      Biographical History of Massachusetts - Biographies and Autobiographies of the Leading men in the State (PDF). 1913. pp. 43–44.
    2. [2]
      "MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS: Results of the State Convention Renomination of Gov. Washburn List of Resolutions The Liquor Law to be Enforced". The New York Times. August 28, 1872. p. 5. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
    3. [3]
      "MA Governor, 1872". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
    4. [4]
      "1872 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 28, 2021.


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