1919 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Gubernatorial elections were held in Massachusetts on November 4, 1919. This was the last gubernatorial election before the governor's term was extended to two years and the first election following the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote.
Governor Calvin Coolidge was re-elected over Framingham businessman Richard Long in a landslide. This was a rematch of the previous year's contest. Coolidge would be elected Vice President of the United States in 1920 and succeed President Warren Harding upon Harding's death.Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
- Calvin Coolidge, incumbent Governor
Governor Coolidge was unopposed for re-nomination.Results
Candidates
Declared
- Channing H. Cox, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor Cox was unopposed for the re-nomination.Results
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Declared
Lieutenant Governor
Candidates
Declared
Herbert was unopposed for the Democratic nomination.General election
Results