1904 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1904 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Incumbent Republican Governor John L. Bates ran for a third term, but was defeated by Democratic nominee William L. Douglas. Despite Douglasâs wide victory, Republican Theodore Roosevelt won the state in a landslide in the concurrent presidential election.
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November 8, 1904
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Douglas: 40-50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Bates: 40-50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% >90% Tie: 40-50% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- John Quincy Adams (Socialist)
- John L. Bates, incumbent Governor since 1903 (Republican)
- Michael T. Berry (Socialist Labor)
- Oliver W. Cobb (Prohibition)
- William L. Douglas, Brockton shoe manufacturer and former State Representative (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William L. Douglas | 234,670 | 52.14% |  10.85 | |
| Republican | John L. Bates (incumbent) | 198,681 | 44.14% |  6.22 | |
| Socialist | John Quincy Adams | 11,591 | 2.58% | 3.79 | |
| Prohibition | Oliver W. Cobb | 3,156 | 0.70% | 0.13 | |
| Socialist Labor | Michael T. Berry | 2,002 | 0.45% | 0.y70 | |
| Write-in | All others | 7 | 0.00% |  | |
| Total votes | 396,479 | 100.00% | |||
