Election
1902 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
County resultsBates : 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%Gaston : 50–60%
The 1902 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1902. Incumbent Republican Governor W. Murray Crane did not run for re-election. Lt. Governor John L. Bates was elected to succeed him, defeating Democratic nominee William A. Gaston and Socialist John C. Chase .
This election was the first in which the newly formed Socialist Party of America fielded a candidate and Chase's 8.44% remains the largest vote any Socialist candidate for Governor has received as of 2024.
Party nominations
Lieutenant Governor John L. Bates was nominated by the Republican party by acclamation.[1] William A. Gaston defeated Charles Sumner Hamlin 1004 votes to 232 votes at the Democratic convention.[2]
General election
Governor
Results
See also
References
Bibliography
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (1910). Election Statistics, 1902 . Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Printing Co., State Printers.