1936 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1936 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic Governor James Michael Curley chose to run for United States Senate rather than seek a second term in office. Incumbent Democratic Treasurer Charles F. Hurley was elected Governor over former Republican State Treasurer John W. Haigis. Democratic primary. Governor. Results. Following his loss in the Democratic primary, McMasters accepted the nomination of the Union Party. Republican primary. Governor. Results. Haigis was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Lt. Governor. Results. Speaker Saltonstall was unopposed for the Republican nomination.