1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1861 November 4, 1862 (1862-11-04) 1863 →
 
Nominee John Albion Andrew Charles Devens
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 79,835 54,167
Percentage 58.82% 39.91%

Governor before election

John Albion Andrew
Republican

Elected Governor

John Albion Andrew
Republican

The 1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4.

Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a third term in office over Democratic General Charles Devens.

General election

Candidates

Results

1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Albion Andrew (incumbent) 79,835 58.82% Decrease8.24
Democratic Charles Devens 54,167 39.91% Increase7.78
Write-in 1,733 1.28% Increase0.46
Total votes 135,735 100.00%
Republican hold Swing

See also

References

  1. ^ "MA Governor, 1862". OurCampaigns. Retrieved May 7, 2021.