1902 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1902 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1901 November 4, 1902 1903 →
 
Nominee John L. Bates William A. Gaston John C. Chase
Party Republican Democratic Socialist
Popular vote 196,276 159,156 33,629
Percentage 49.23% 39.92% 8.44%

County results
Bates:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Gaston:      50–60%

Governor before election

W. Murray Crane
Republican

Elected Governor

John L. Bates
Republican

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 2024.