Democratic Party
Massachusetts, ca. 1867
John Quincy Adams II "Regular Democratic Ticket" MA Gubernatorial Broadside
Broadside

A broadside promoting candidates from the "Regular Democratic Ticket" in upcoming Massachusetts state elections, including John Quincy Adams II (1833-1894), an Adams Family descendant, who was running for Governor of Massachusetts. N.d. but circa. 1867. [Massachusetts]. The broadside features the state seal of Massachusetts, with the solitary American Indian at the center, and a Revolutionary War minuteman's arm brandishing a sword at top. Flanking the state seal are pictorial representations of agriculture (left) and industry (right) over the banner "Impartial Laws and Lighter Taxes." The broadside lists over 15 different candidates for state office, ranging from Governor and Lieutenant Governor, to Auditor and Commissioners of Insolvency. Expected wear including even toning and isolated foxing. Isolated closed tears, chipped edges, and pinholes, else near fine. 5.75" x 10.875."

John Quincy Adams II was the paternal grandson of John Quincy Adams and the paternal great-grandson of John Adams. The Civil War veteran was initially a Republican, but became a Democrat during Reconstruction. Adams II ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic Party candidate for Governor of Massachusetts for five consecutive years, from 1867-1871, losing against three different Republican opponents.

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5.75" x 10.875"