1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1903 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1903. Incumbent Republican Governor John L. Bates was re-elected to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee William A. Gaston and Socialist John C. Chase in a rematch of the 1902 election.

Candidates

 * John L. Bates, incumbent Governor since January 1903 (Republican)
 * Thomas F. Brennan (Socialist Labor)
 * John C. Chase, former mayor of Haverhill and nominee for governor in 1902 (Socialist)
 * William A. Gaston, banker, son of former governor William Gaston and nominee for governor in 1902 (Democratic)
 * Oliver W. Cobb (Prohibition)