1962 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1962 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Former Executive Councilor Endicott Peabody defeated incumbent Governor John A. Volpe in the general election.[1]
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Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- John Volpe, incumbent Governor
Results
Governor Volpe was unopposed for renomination.
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Francis W. Perry, State Representative
Results
Perry was unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Endicott Peabody, member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council
- Clement A. Riley, auto registrar
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Endicott Peabody | 596,553 | 79.96% | ||
| Democratic | Clement A. Riley | 149,499 | 20.04% | ||
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Francis X. Bellotti, attorney and candidate for Norfolk County District Attorney in 1958
- Herbert L. Connolly, auto dealer
Disqualified
- Pasquale Caggiano, perennial candidate[3]
Declined
- Edward F. McLaughlin Jr., incumbent Lt. Governor (to run for Governor[4])
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Francis X. Belotti | 401,428 | 57.02% | ||
| Democratic | Herbert L. Connolly | 302,567 | 42.98% | ||
General election
Results
Governor
Peabody defeated Volpe by 2,137 votes. Peabody's slim margin of victory prompted a recount.[6] On December 20, Volpe conceded the election to Peabody.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Endicott Peabody | 1,053,322 | 49.94% | ||
| Republican | John A. Volpe | 1,047,891 | 49.69% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Henning A. Blomen | 5,447 | 0.26% | ||
| Prohibition | Guy S. Williams | 2,394 | 0.11% | ||
Lieutenant Governor
Bellotti defeated Perry in the Lt. gubernatorial general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Francis X. Bellotti | 1,037,704 | 51.42% | ||
| Republican | Francis W. Perry | 970,157 | 48.07% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Francis A. Votano | 8,666 | 0.43% | ||
| Prohibition | Gaetano T. Maratea | 1,508 | 0.08% | ||
References
- http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=174325
- Election Statistics: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1962.
- Osoff, Jeffery A. (August 15, 1962). "Caggiano Ruled Off Ballot; Board Eyes Connolly List". The Boston Daily Globe.
- Feinberg, Lawrence (May 18, 1962). "McLAUGHLIN AIMS AT GOVERNORSHIP". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
- Election Statistics: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1962.
- "Recount Asked In Massachusetts Governor's Race". Park City Daily News. November 9, 1962. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- "Volpe Concedes Governor Race". The Deseret News. December 20, 1962. Retrieved 2010-07-25.
- Election Statistics: The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1962.
- http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=413427
- http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=413428
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