1867 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1867 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5.

Governor Alexander Bullock was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Democrat John Quincy Adams II.

Republican nomination

Candidates

• John Albion Andrew, former Governor (1861–65)
• Alexander Bullock, incumbent Governor since 1865
• William Claflin, Lieutenant Governor and chairman of the Republican National Committee
• Henry L. Dawes, U.S. Representative from Pittsfield
• George B. Loring, State Representative from Salem
• F. E. Parker
• Joseph Adams Pond, President of the Massachusetts Senate
• Alexander H. Rice, U.S. Representative from Boston

Results

There was a motion to re-nominate Bullock by acclamation, but it was rejected and withdrawn. Nonetheless, Bullock easily won on the first ballot against scattered opposition.

General election

Candidates

• John Quincy Adams II, State Representative from Quincy (Democratic)
• Alexander Bullock, incumbent Governor

Results

See also

• 1867 Massachusetts legislature

References