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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.
Results
On September 16, Cellucci defeated Malone to win his party's nomination.
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
Declined
Results
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
Withdrew
Debate
Results
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.
Debate
Polling
In a January opinion poll, Cellucci lead Harshbarger 50%-30%. By August, Harshbarger had taken a 37%-35% lead over Cellucci.
Results
On November 3, Cellucci defeated Harshbarger by 65,317 votes.
Results by county
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