1872 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The1872 Massachusetts gubernatorial electionwas held on November 5, 1872. Republican governorWilliam B. Washburnwas re-elected to a second term in office over businessman Francis W. Bird, a Liberal Republican nominated with support of the Democratic Party.[1]
Republican nomination[edit]
Candidates[edit]
- Benjamin Butler,U.S. Representative from Lowell and candidate for governor in 1871
- William B. Washburn,incumbent governor
Convention[edit]
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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | William B. Washburn(incumbent) | 563 | 67.10% | |
Republican | Benjamin Butler | 259 | 30.87% | |
Republican | Scattering | 17 | 2.03% | |
Total votes | 839 | 100.00% |
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 TalbotdefeatedElijah B. Stoddardby 643 to 395 for lieutenant governor.[2]
General election[edit]
Results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | William B. Washburn(incumbent) | 133,900 | 69.10% | ![]() | |
Liberal Republican | Francis W. Bird | 59,626 | 30.77% | N/A | |
Write-in | 254 | 0.13% | ![]() | ||
Total votes | 193,780 | 100.00% |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Biographical History of Massachusetts - Biographies and Autobiographies of the Leading men in the State(PDF).1913. pp. 43–44.
- ^abcd"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.RetrievedJanuary 20,2022.
- ^"MA Governor, 1872".Our Campaigns.RetrievedFebruary 28,2021.
- ^"1872 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts".US Election Atlas.RetrievedFebruary 28,2021.