1866 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1866 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6.

1866 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 6, 1866 (1866-11-06)

Nominee Alexander Bullock Theodore Sweetser Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 91,980 26,671 Percentage 77.46% 22.46%

County results Bullock:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%

Governor before election Alexander Bullock Republican Elected Governor Alexander Bullock Republican

Governor Alexander Bullock was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democrat Theodore Sweetser.

General election

Candidates

• Alexander Bullock, incumbent Governor (Republican)
• Theodore Sweetser (Democratic)

Results

1866 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Alexander Bullock (incumbent)	91,980	77.46%	0.90
	Democratic	Theodore Sweetser	26,671	22.46%	0.81
	Write-in		100	0.08%	0.10
Total votes			118,751	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• 1866 Massachusetts legislature