1860 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1860 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6. Incumbent Republican Governor Nathaniel Banks did not run for re-election to a fourth term. He was succeeded by Republican John Albion Andrew, a radical abolitionist.

1860 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 6, 1860 (1860-11-06)
 
Nominee John Albion Andrew Erasmus Beach Amos Lawrence
Party Republican Democratic Constitutional Union
Popular vote 104,527 35,191 23,816
Percentage 61.63% 20.75% 14.04%

Governor before election

Nathaniel Prentiss Banks
Republican

Elected Governor

John Albion Andrew
Republican

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