The 1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873. Republican Governor William B. Washburn was re-elected to a third term in office over Democrat William Gaston.
General election Candidates Nathaniel Bartlett (Independent) Benjamin Butler, U.S. representative from Lowell (Independent) William Gaston, former mayor of Boston (Democratic) Henry K. Oliver, former treasurer and receiver-general and mayor of Lawrence (Independent) William B. Washburn, incumbent governor (Republican)
Results
See also 1873 Massachusetts legislature
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