1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3.
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November 2, 1868
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 County results Claflin: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% | |||||||||||||||||
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Governor Alexander Bullock did not run for re-election to a fourth term. William Clafin was elected to succeed him over Democrat John Quincy Adams II.
Republican nomination
Candidates
- William Claflin, Lieutenant Governor
- George B. Loring, State Representative from Salem
Results
At the Worcester convention on September 9, Benjamin F. Butler withdrew Loring's name from contention and Claflin was nominated by acclamation.[1]
General election
Candidates
- John Quincy Adams II, former State Representative from Quincy
- William Claflin, Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of the Republican National Committee (Republican)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Claflin | 132,121 | 67.59% |  9.35 | |
| Democratic | John Quincy Adams II | 63,266 | 32.37% |  9.32 | |
| Write-in | 84 | 0.04% | 0.03 | ||
| Total votes | 195,471 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
