The 1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1903. Incumbent Republican Governor John L. Bates was re-elected to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee William A. Gaston and Socialist John C. Chase in a rematch of the 1902 election.

General election

Candidates

John L. Bates, incumbent governor since January 1903 (Republican) Thomas F. Brennan (Socialist Labor) John C. Chase, former mayor of Haverhill and nominee for governor in 1902 (Socialist) William A. Gaston, banker, son of former governor William Gaston and nominee for governor in 1902 (Democratic) Oliver W. Cobb (Prohibition)

Results

See also 1903 Massachusetts legislature

References

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