1895 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1895 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1895. Incumbent Republican Governor Frederic Greenhalge was re-elected to a third term in office, defeating Democratic U.S. Representative George Fred Williams.

1895 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1894 November 5, 1895 1896 →
 
Nominee Frederic Greenhalge George Fred Williams
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 186,280 121,599
Percentage 56.77% 37.06%

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

Governor before election

Frederic Greenhalge
Republican

Elected Governor

Frederic Greenhalge
Republican

General election

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Results

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1895 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Frederic Greenhalge (incumbent) 186,280 56.77%  0.32
Democratic George Fred Williams 121,599 37.06%  0.10
Prohibition Edward Kendall 9,170 2.80%  0.17
Populist Elbridge G. Brown 7,786 2.37%  0.33
Socialist Labor Moritz E. Ruther 3,249 0.99%  0.06
Write-in All others 37 0.01%  0.01
Total votes 328,121 100.00%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MA Governor, 1895". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  2. ^ "1895 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved February 21, 2020.