1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4.

1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 4, 1862 (1862-11-04)

Nominee John Albion Andrew Charles Devens Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 79,835 54,167 Percentage 58.82% 39.91%

Governor before election John Albion Andrew Republican Elected Governor John Albion Andrew Republican

Governor John Albion Andrew was re-elected to a third term in office over Democratic General Charles Devens.

General election

Candidates

• John Albion Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts since 1861 (Republican)
• Charles Devens, Brigadier General of the 1st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and former Whig State Senator (Democratic)

Results

1862 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	John Albion Andrew (incumbent)	79,835	58.82%	8.24
	Democratic	Charles Devens	54,167	39.91%	7.78
	Write-in		1,733	1.28%	0.46
Total votes			135,735	100.00%
	Republican hold		Swing

See also

• 1862 Massachusetts legislature