1899 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1899 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1899. Incumbent Republican Governor Roger Wolcott did not run for re-election to a fourth one-year term. Lt. Governor W. Murray Crane was elected to succeed him, defeating Democrat Robert Treat Paine.
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November 8, 1899
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Crane: 40-50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Paine: 40-50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Albert B. Coats (Prohibition)
- W. Murray Crane, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts (Republican)
- Robert Treat Paine Jr. (Democratic)
- George R. Peare (Socialist Labor)
- Winfield P. Porter (Social Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | W. Murray Crane | 168,902 | 56.46% |  3.70 | |
| Democratic | Robert Treat Paine Jr. | 103,802 | 34.70% |  0.72 | |
| Socialist Labor | George R. Peare | 10,778 | 3.60% | 0.43 | |
| Social Democratic | Winfield P. Porter | 8,262 | 2.76% | 1.58 | |
| Prohibition | Albert B. Coats | 7,402 | 2.47% | 0.98 | |
| Write-in | All others | 20 | 0.01% | 0.02 | |
| Total votes | 299,166 | 100.00% | |||
