1902 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The 1902 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Incumbent Republican Governor W. Murray Crane did not run for re-election. Lt. Governor John L. Bates was elected to succeed him, defeating Democratic nominee William A. Gaston and Socialist John C. Chase.
This election was the first in which the newly formed Socialist Party of America fielded a candidate and Chase's 8.44% remains the largest vote any Socialist candidate for Governor has received as of 2025.
Contents
Republican convention
Lieutenant Governor John L. Bates was nominated for Governor by acclamation.[1]
General election
Results
Governor
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | John L. Bates | 196,276 | 49.23% | ![]() |
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Democratic | William A. Gaston | 159,156 | 39.92% | ![]() |
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Socialist | John C. Chase | 33,629 | 8.44% | N/A | |
Socialist Labor | Michael T. Berry | 6,079 | 1.53% | ![]() |
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Prohibition | William H. Partridge | 3,538 | 0.89% | ![]() |
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Write-in | All others | 11 | 0.00% | ![]() |
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Total votes | 398,689 | 100.00% |
See also
References
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Bibliography
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