1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4. Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a third term in office over People's General Charles Devens.[1][2]
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November 4, 1862
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 County results Andrew: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Devens: 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- John Albion Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts since 1861 (Republican)
- Charles Devens, Brigadier General of the 1st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and former Whig State Senator (People's)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | John Albion Andrew (incumbent) | 79,835 | 59.58 |  8.03 | |
| People's | Charles Devens | 54,167 | 40.42 |  8.03 | |
| Total votes | 134,002 | 100.00 | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
