1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1903. Incumbent Republican Governor John L. Bates was re-elected to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee William A. Gaston and Socialist John C. Chase in a rematch of the 1902 election.

1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
November 4, 1903
 
Nominee John L. Bates William A. Gaston John C. Chase
Party Republican Democratic Socialist
Popular vote 199,684 163,700 25,251
Percentage 50.36% 41.29% 6.37%
Governor before election

John L. Bates
Republican

 Elected Governor

John L. Bates
Republican

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Results
1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2][3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John L. Bates 196,276 50.36% 1.13
Democratic William A. Gaston 163,700 41.29% 1.37
Socialist John C. Chase 25,251 6.37% 2.07
Socialist Labor Thomas F. Brennan 4,561 1.15% 0.38
Prohibition Oliver W. Cobb 3,278 0.83% 0.06
Write-in All others 5 0.00%
Total votes 396,479 100.00%

References
  1. "MA Governor, 1903". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  2. "1903 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  3. Election Statistics 1903, p. 244.

Bibliography

Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (1910). Election Statistics, 1903. Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Printing Co., State Printers.

See also
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