1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Incumbent Republican Governor Frederic Greenhalge was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democratic former U.S. Representative John E. Russell.

1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 6, 1894
 
Nominee Frederic Greenhalge John E. Russell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 189,307 123,930
Percentage 56.45% 36.96%

Governor before election

Frederic Greenhalge
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederic Greenhalge
Republican

General election

Results

1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frederic Greenhalge (incumbent) 189,307 56.45% Increase3.72
Democratic John E. Russell 123,930 36.96% Decrease6.03
Prohibition Alfred W. Richardson 9,965 2.97% Increase0.63
Populist George H. Cary 9,037 2.70% Increase1.36
Socialist Labor David G. Taylor 3,104 0.93% Increase0.37
Write-in All others 11 0.00% Steady
Total votes 335,354 100.00%

See also

References

  1. "MA Governor, 1894". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  2. "1894 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 21, 2020.


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