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Election
The 1859 Massachusetts gubernatorial elections was held on November 2. Incumbent Republican Governor Nathaniel Banks was easily re-elected to a third term in office in a race featuring three Governors of Massachusetts: incumbent Governor Banks, former Governor George Nixon Briggs (1844–51), and future Governor Benjamin Franklin Butler (1882–83).
General election
Candidates
- Nathaniel Prentiss Banks, incumbent Governor (Republican)
- George Nixon Briggs, former Governor of Massachusetts (1844–51) (American)
- Benjamin Franklin Butler, State Senator from Lowell (Democratic)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Nathaniel Prentiss Banks (incumbent) | 58,804 | 54.02% | ![]() | |
Democratic | Benjamin Franklin Butler | 35,326 | 32.45% | ![]() | |
Know Nothing | George Nixon Briggs | 14,365 | 13.20% | ![]() | |
Total votes | 108,140 | 100.00% | |||
Republican hold | Swing |
See also
References
State elections in Massachusetts | |
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General | |
Governor |
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Mass. Senate | |
Mass. House | |
Gov.'s Council | |
"s/" = Special election For federal elections, see Template:Federal elections in Massachusetts footer. |
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