1998 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1998 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1998. Acting Governor Paul Cellucci was elected to his first term as Governor of Massachusetts .
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
Campaign
The race between Cellucci and Malone was acrimonious, with each candidate accusing the other of committing ethical violations.[ 2]
Results
On September 16, Cellucci defeated Malone to win his party's nomination.[ 3]
Republican primary results by municipality
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Janet E. Jeghelian, radio host (running with Malone)
Jane Swift , Secretary of Consumer Affairs (running with Cellucci)
Declined
Charlie Baker , Secretary of Administration and FinanceRalph C. Martin II, Suffolk County District Attorney
Results
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Withdrew
Debate
Results
Democratic primary results by municipality
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Results
General election
Campaign
After Harshbarger's primary victory, many moderate Democrats who had voted for McGovern or Donnelly, chose to support the socially liberal, fiscally moderate Cellucci instead of the more liberal Harshbarger.[ 8] [ 9]
Debate
Polling
In a January opinion poll, Cellucci lead Harshbarger 50%-30%. By August, Harshbarger had taken a 37%-35% lead over Cellucci.[ 10]
Results
On November 3, Cellucci defeated Harshbarger by 65,317 votes.[ 11] [ 12]
Results by county
1998 United States gubernatorial election in Massachusetts (by county) [ 12]
County
Cellucci - R %
Cellucci - R #
Harshbarger - D %
Harshbarger - D #
Others %
Others #
Total #
Barnstable 53.8% 50,690 42.7%
40,259
3.6%
3,357
94,306
Berkshire 49.8% 20,679 47.1%
19,593
3.1%
1,287
41,559
Bristol 48.37% 69,209 48.36%
69,190
3.3%
4,676
143,075
Dukes 40.9%
2,639
55.1% 3,550 4.0%
256
6,445
Essex 52.4% 118,540 44.0%
99,452
3.6%
8,113
226,105
Franklin 41.9%
9,882
54.6% 12,866 3.5%
819
23,567
Hampden 49.3% 58,517 46.9%
55,709
3.8%
4,484
118,710
Hampshire 40.4%
19,239
56.3% 26,836 3.4%
1,598
47,673
Middlesex 48.2%
230,004
48.7% 232,302 3.1%
14,900
477,206
Nantucket 48.8% 1,755 46.7%
1,681
4.6%
164
3,600
Norfolk 51.2% 120,729 45.4%
106,999
3.4%
7,936
235,664
Plymouth 55.6% 81,047 40.8%
59,525
3.6%
5,239
145,811
Suffolk 39.5%
58,384
56.2% 83,048 4.2%
6,210
147,642
Worcester 56.2% 125,846 40.6%
90,833
3.2%
7,235
223,914
See also
References
^ "Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1998" .^ Jill Zuckman and Frank Phillips (September 10, 1998). "Malone, Cellucci trade blows on ethics" . Boston Globe . Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2010 . ^ a b "Our Campaigns - MA Governor - R Primary Race - Sep 15, 1998" . www.ourcampaigns.com .^ "Our Campaigns - MA Lt. Governor - R Primary Race - Sep 15, 1998" . www.ourcampaigns.com .^ Harden, Blaine (August 29, 1997). "Joseph Kennedy Ends Gubernatorial Bid" . The Washington Post . Retrieved August 27, 2009 . ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Governor - D Primary Race - Sep 15, 1998" . www.ourcampaigns.com .^ "Our Campaigns - MA Lt. Governor - D Primary Race - Sep 15, 1998" . www.ourcampaigns.com .^ Adrian Walker (September 19, 1998). "Democratic Dissidents Back Cellucci" . Boston Globe . Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2010 . ^ Scot Lehigh (October 6, 1998). "Cellucci Seen Seizing Initiative from Harshbarger" . Boston Globe . Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2010 . ^ Brian C. Mooney (August 15, 1998). "Surplus Stumble Illustrates Why Cellucci's Falling" . Boston Globe . Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2010 . ^ "Our Campaigns - MA Governor Race - Nov 03, 1998" . www.ourcampaigns.com .^ a b "PD43+ » Search Elections" .
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