1966 Massachusetts gubernatorial election


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. This was the first election held since Governor's Term of office was extended from two to four years.

Republican primary

Governor

Candidates

Declared
Governor Volpe was unopposed for renomination.

Lt. Governor

Candidates

Declared
Francis Sargent was unopposed for the nomination.

Democratic primary

Governor

Candidates

Declared

Lt. Governor

Candidates

Results

Governor

Volpe defeated McCormack by over a half million votes. He won the majority of the votes in every Massachusetts county.

Lt. Governor

Francis W. Sargent defeated Joseph E. McGuire by 199,939 votes. It was the last general election in which the Governor and Lt. Governor were elected separately.