Eben S. Draper Republican Eben S. Draper Republican The 1909 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1909.

Incumbent Governor Republican Eben S. Draper was re-elected, defeating Democratic nominee James H. Vahey with 48.64% of the vote.

At the Democratic state convention, held on September 30 at Faneuil Hall, Vahey defeated Coughlin by 384 votes to 198.

[2][3] At the Republican state convention, held on October 2, Draper was re-nominated by acclamation.

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