1875 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1875 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1875. Incumbent Democratic Governor William Gaston ran for re-election to a second term in office, but was defeated by Republican Alexander H. Rice, a former U.S. Representative and Mayor of Boston.

1875 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 2, 1875
 
Nominee Alexander H. Rice William Gaston John I. Baker
Party Republican Democratic Temperance
Popular vote 83,639 78,333 9,124
Percentage 48.30% 45.23% 5.27%

Governor before election

William Gaston
Democratic

Elected Governor

Alexander H. Rice
Republican

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