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1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1860 November 5, 1861 (1861-11-05) 1862 →
 
Nominee John Albion Andrew Isaac Davis
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 65,261 31,266
Percentage 67.06% 32.13%

County results
Andrew:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

John Albion Andrew
Republican

Elected Governor

John Albion Andrew
Republican

The 1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5.

Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a second term in office over Democratic Mayor of Worcester Isaac Davis.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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1861 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John Albion Andrew (incumbent) 65,261 67.06% Increase1.57
Democratic Isaac Davis 31,266 32.13% Increase11.38
Write-in 796 0.82% Increase0.78
Total votes 97,323 100.00%
Republican hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "MA Governor, 1861". OurCampaigns. Retrieved May 7, 2021.