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The1868 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3.
GovernorAlexander Bullock did not run for re-election to a fourth term.William Clafin was elected to succeed him over DemocratJohn Quincy Adams II.
At the Worcester convention on September 9,Benjamin F. Butler withdrew Loring's name from contention and Claflin was nominated by acclamation.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Claflin | 132,121 | 67.59% |  9.35 | |
| Democratic | John Quincy Adams II | 63,266 | 32.37% |  9.32 | |
| Write-in | 84 | 0.04% | 0.03 | ||
| Total votes | 195,471 | 100.00% | |||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
At this point Gen. Butler took the platform and said that he had been instructed by Dr. Loring to withdraw his name from the candidature of Governorship... and moved as a substitute the name of Hon. William Claflin... Amid great enthusiasm the motion was carried by acclamation.
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