The 1904 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Incumbent Republican Governor John L. Bates ran for a third term, but was defeated by Democratic nominee William L. Douglas.
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 County results Douglas: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Bates: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
editCandidates
edit- John Quincy Adams (Socialist)
- John L. Bates, incumbent Governor since 1903 (Republican)
- Michael T. Berry (Socialist Labor)
- Oliver W. Cobb (Prohibition)
- William L. Douglas, Brockton shoe manufacturer and former State Representative (Democratic)
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William L. Douglas | 234,670 | 52.14% | ||
| Republican | John L. Bates (incumbent) | 198,681 | 44.14% | ||
| Socialist | John Quincy Adams | 11,591 | 2.58% | ||
| Prohibition | Oliver W. Cobb | 3,156 | 0.70% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Michael T. Berry | 2,002 | 0.45% | ||
| Write-in | All others | 7 | 0.00% | ||
| Total votes | 396,479 | 100.00% | |||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "MA Governor, 1904". Our Campaigns. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ^ "1904 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ^ Election Statistics 1904, p. 410.
Bibliography
editOffice of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (1910). Election Statistics, 1904. Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Printing Co., State Printers.
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