1911 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1911 Massachusetts gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1911. Incumbent Democratic Governor Eugene Foss defeated the Republican nominee, Louis A. Frothingham with 48.84% of the vote.

1911 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 7, 1911 (1911-11-07)
 
Nominee Eugene Foss Louis A. Frothingham
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 214,897 206,795
Percentage 48.84% 46.99%

County results
Foss:      40–50%      60–70%
Frothingham:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Eugene Foss
Democratic

Elected Governor

Eugene Foss
Democratic

Primary elections were held on September 26, 1911. It was the first gubernatorial election where the nominees were chosen in primary elections.

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