1934 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1934 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934.
Democratic Mayor of Boston James Michael Curley was elected to his only term as Governor of Massachusetts.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
- Charles H. Cole, former Adjutant General of Massachusetts and nominee for Governor in 1928
- James Michael Curley, Mayor of Boston and nominee for Governor in 1924
- Frank A. Goodwin, former Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Lt. Governor
Candidates
- Joseph L. Hurley, Mayor of Fall River
- Francis E. Kelly, member of the Boston City Council and candidate for Lt. Governor in 1932
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
- Gaspar G. Bacon, Lieutenant Governor
- Frank A. Goodwin, former Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Withdrew
- Alvan T. Fuller, former Governor of Massachusetts
Lt. Governor
Candidates
Results
Haigis was unopposed for the Republican nomination.General election
Candidates
- John W. Aiken, nominee for Vice President of the United States in 1932
- Gaspar G. Bacon, Lieutenant Governor
- James Michael Curley, Mayor of Boston
- Freeman W. Follett, resident of Haverhill
- Frank A. Goodwin, former Registrar of Motor Vehicles
- Alfred Baker Lewis, attorney, civil rights activist, and perennial candidate
- Edward Rand Stevens, candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 1924