1966 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1966 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1964 November 8, 1966 1970 →
 
Nominee John Volpe Edward McCormack Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,277,358 752,720
Percentage 62.58% 36.88%

Volpe:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
McCormack:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

John Volpe
Republican

Elected Governor

John Volpe
Republican

The 1966 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1966. Governor John A. Volpe was reelected to a four-year term. He defeated former Attorney General Edward J. McCormack Jr. in the general election.[1] This was the first election held since Governor's term of office was extended from two to four years.

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