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The 1865 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 7.

Governor John Albion Andrew did not run for a sixth term in office. Republican Alexander Bullock was elected to succeed him, defeating Democrat Darius Couch.

Republican nomination

At the Worcester convention on September 14, Alexander Bullock was nominated unanimously.[1]

General election

Candidates

Results

1865 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Alexander Bullock 69,912 76.56% Increase4.90
Democratic Darius Couch 21,245 23.27% Decrease5.04
Write-in 161 0.18% Increase0.14
Total votes 91,318 100.00%
Republican hold Swing

See also

References

  1. ^ "Political: The Massachusetts Republican Convention". The New York Times. September 15, 1865. p. 1.
  2. ^ "MA Governor, 1865". OurCampaigns. Retrieved March 29, 2021.