1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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
Thomas F. Brennan
John C. Chase, former mayor of Haverhill and nominee for governor in 1902
William A. Gaston, banker, son of former governor William Gaston and nominee for governor in 1902
Oliver W. Cobb