1864 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1864 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 8, 1864 (1864-11-08)

Nominee John Albion Andrew Henry W. Paine Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 125,281 49,490 Percentage 71.66% 28.31%

County results Andrew:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election John Albion Andrew National Union Elected Governor John Albion Andrew Republican

The 1864 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8.

Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a fifth term in office over Democrat Henry W. Paine.

General election

Candidates

• John Albion Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts since 1861 (Republican)
• Henry W. Paine (Democratic)

Results

1864 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John Albion Andrew (incumbent)	125,281	71.66%	1.01
	Democratic	Henry W. Paine	49,490	28.31%	0.97
	Write-in		69	0.04%	0.04
Total votes			91,318	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• 1864 Massachusetts legislature