1863 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1863 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 3, 1863 (1863-11-03)

Nominee John Albion Andrew Henry W. Paine Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 70,483 29,207 Percentage 70.7% 29.3%

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

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

The 1863 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3. 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	%	±%
	Republican	John Albion Andrew (incumbent)	70,483	70.70	11.12
	Democratic	Henry W. Paine	29,207	29.30	11.12
Total votes			99,690	100.00
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• 1863 Massachusetts legislature