1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3.
Governor Alexander Bullock did not run for re-election to a fourth term. William Clafin was elected to succeed him over Democrat John Quincy Adams II.
Republican nomination
Candidates
Results
At the Worcester convention on September 9, Benjamin F. Butler withdrew Loring's name from contention and Claflin was nominated by acclamation.General election
Candidates
- John Quincy Adams II, former State Representative from Quincy
- William Claflin, Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of the Republican National Committee