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1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1893 November 6, 1894 1895 →
 
Nominee Frederic Greenhalge John E. Russell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 189,307 123,930
Percentage 56.45% 36.96%

County results
Greenhalge:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Russell:      40–50%

Governor before election

Frederic Greenhalge
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederic Greenhalge
Republican

The 1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1894. Incumbent Republican Governor Frederic Greenhalge was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democratic former U.S. Representative John E. Russell.

General election

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Results

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1894 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frederic Greenhalge (incumbent) 189,307 56.45% Increase3.72
Democratic John E. Russell 123,930 36.96% Decrease6.03
Prohibition Alfred W. Richardson 9,965 2.97% Increase0.63
Populist George H. Cary 9,037 2.70% Increase1.36
Socialist Labor David G. Taylor 3,104 0.93% Increase0.37
Write-in All others 11 0.00% Steady
Total votes 335,354 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MA Governor, 1894". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "1894 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 21, 2020.