1858 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Gubernatorial elections were held in Massachusetts on November 2, 1858. Incumbent Republican Governor Nathaniel Banks was easily re-elected to a second term in office, beginning a period of Republican dominance which would extended into the 1870s.
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General election
Democratic
- Erasmus Beach, nominee for Governor in 1855, 1856, and 1857
Republican
- Nathaniel Prentiss Banks, incumbent Governor
American (Know-Nothing)
- Amos Adams Lawrence, businessman and textile magnate
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Nathaniel Prentiss Banks (incumbent) | 68,700 | 57.61% | ||
| Democratic | Erasmus D. Beach | 38,298 | 32.12% |  7.79 | |
| Know Nothing | Amos Adams Lawrence | 12,084 | 10.13% |  18.68 | |
| Scattering | All others | 167 | 0.14% | 0.03 | |
| Total votes | 119,249 | 100.00% | |||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
References
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