1863 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1863 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3.

1863 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 3, 1863 (1863-11-03)

Nominee John Albion Andrew Henry W. Paine Party National Union Democratic Popular vote 70,483 29,207 Percentage 70.59% 29.28%

County results Andrew:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

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

Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a fourth 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

1863 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	National Union	John Albion Andrew (incumbent)	70,483	70.65%	11.83
	Democratic	Henry W. Paine	29,207	29.28%	10.63
	Write-in		77	0.08%	1.20
Total votes			99,767	100.00%
	National Union hold		Swing

See also

• 1863 Massachusetts legislature