Alexander H. Rice, Governor

Alexander H. Rice

Governor
Born
August 30, 1818
Died
July 22, 1895
Age at death
76
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1875–1877
Career timeline
3-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rice312,559
Opponents283,846
3
Elections run

Between 1875 and 1877, Alexander H. Rice ran in 3 governor elections, winning all 3. Rice's biggest single-election total was 137,665 votes, in the 1876 governor election in Massachusetts. Rice's closest win came in the 1875 governor election in Massachusetts, decided by 5,306 votes.

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How many votes has Alexander H. Rice received?

Alexander H. Rice has received 312,559 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 3–0.

Election history

Alexander H. Rice’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1877GovernorMassachusettsWon91,25549.47%William A. Gaston (head-to-head)
Robert C Pitman
1876GovernorMassachusettsWon137,66553.59%Charles Francis Adams Sr.
1875GovernorMassachusettsWon83,63948.3%William A. Gaston (head-to-head)
John I. Baker
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.