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.

Candidates

 * William Claflin, Lieutenant Governor
 * George B. Loring, State Representative from Salem

Results
At the Worcester convention on September 9, Benjamin F. Butler withdrew Loring's name from contention and Claflin was nominated by acclamation.

Candidates

 * John Quincy Adams II, former State Representative from Quincy
 * William Claflin, Lieutenant Governor and Chairman of the Republican National Committee (Republican)