1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election|
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County results Draper: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Vahey: 50–60% |
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The 1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1909. Incumbent Governor Republican Eben S. Draper was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee James H. Vahey with 48.64% of the vote.
Democratic nomination
Candidates
Results
At the Democratic state convention, held on September 30 at Faneuil Hall, Vahey defeated Coughlin by 384 votes to 198.[2][3]
Republican nomination
Candidates
Results
At the Republican state convention, held on October 2, Draper was re-nominated by acclamation.[4][5]
General election
Results
Governor
Lieutenant governor
See also
References
- ^ "Race suicide defeated again". Arizona Republican. Phoenix, Ariz. October 16, 1909. p. 2. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
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"State Politics". Fitchburg Sentinel. Fitchburg, Mass. October 6, 1909. p. 4. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Vahey and Foss named". Boston Daily Globe. Boston, Mass. October 1, 1909. p. 1. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Name Draper for re-election". Evening Star. Washington, D.C. October 2, 1909. p. 2. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Draper again heads ticket". Bemidji Daily Pioneer. Bemidji, Minn. October 5, 1909. p. 2. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "MA Governor, 1909". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ "1909 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ "1909 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Massachusetts". US Election Atlas. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
Bibliography
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth (1910). Election Statistics, 1909. Boston, MA: Wright & Potter Printing Co., State Printers.