The 1858 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2. Incumbent
Republican Governor
Nathaniel Banks was easily re-elected to a second term in office, beginning a period of Republican dominance which would extended into the 1870s.
General election
Candidates
*
Nathaniel Prentiss Banks, incumbent Governor (Republican)
* Erasmus Beach, nominee for Governor in 1855, 1856, and 1857 (Democratic)
*
Amos Adams Lawrence, businessman and textile magnate (American)
Results
See also
*
1858 Massachusetts legislature
References
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Governor
1858
Events
January–March
* January –
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Massachusetts
November 1858 events