1904 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1904 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1904. Incumbent Republican Governor John L. Bates ran for a third term, but was defeated by Democratic nominee William L. Douglas.

Candidates

 * John Quincy Adams (Socialist)
 * John L. Bates, incumbent Governor since 1903 (Republican)
 * Michael T. Berry (Socialist Labor)
 * Oliver W. Cobb (Prohibition)
 * William L. Douglas, Brockton shoe manufacturer and former State Representative (Democratic)