1907 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1907 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5. Incumbent Republican Governor Curtis Guild Jr. was re-elected for a third one-year term.

1907 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 5, 1907 (1907-11-05)
 
Nominee Curtis Guild Jr. Henry M. Whitney Thomas Hisgen
Party Republican Democratic Independence
Popular vote 188,068 84,379 75,499
Percentage 50.33% 22.58% 20.20%

County results
Guild:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Curtis Guild, Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

Curtis Guild, Jr.
Republican

The election was noted for the split in the Democratic Party and the very strong third-party performance for Independence Party nominee Thomas Hisgen. Hisgen actually received more votes than the Democratic ticket, though Democratic nominee Henry M. Whitney received more votes than Hisgen when considering votes Whitney received on three independent tickets.

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