1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1872 November 4, 1873 1874 →
 
Nominee William B. Washburn William Gaston
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 72,183 59,360
Percentage 54.55% 44.86%

County results
Washburn:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Gaston:      50–60%

Governor before election

William B. Washburn
Republican

Elected Governor

William B. Washburn
Republican

The 1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873. Republican Governor William B. Washburn was re-elected to a third term in office over Democrat William Gaston.