The 1928 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928.
Incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Frank G. Allen was elected to a two-year term, defeating Democrat Charles H. Cole.
The 1928 election represents a major turning point in Massachusetts political history. Al Smith's victory in the state's presidential contest and the competitive gubernatorial election marked a departure from decades of Republican dominance.
Republican primary.
Governor.
Results.
Lieutenant Governor Frank Allen was nominated over Frank A. Goodwin.
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Lieutenant governor.
Results.
Treasurer William S. Youngman won the highly competitive primary election by 21,099 votes over Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives John C. Hull.
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Democratic primary.
Governor.
Results.
Brigadier General Charles Cole easily defeated John J. Cummings for the Democratic nomination.
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Lt. Governor.
Results.
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General election.
Candidates.
MacFadden became the first female candidate for governor in the history of Massachusetts. She ran on a platform of reducing tax exemptions. She is the mother of actor Hamilton MacFadden. She stated that she found "no opposition to a woman aspiring to the executive position of Governor."
Results.
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References.
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