1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1873 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1873. Republican Governor William B. Washburn was re-elected to a third term in office over Democrat William Gaston.

Candidates

 * Nathaniel Bartlett (Independent)
 * Benjamin Butler, U.S. Representative from Lowell (Independent)
 * William Gaston, former mayor of Boston (Democratic)
 * Henry K. Oliver, former Treasurer and Receiver-General and mayor of Lawrence (Independent)
 * William B. Washburn, incumbent Governor (Republican)