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The 1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1813 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent United States Senator from Massachusetts Joseph Bradley Varnum.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 April 1813, incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 12,480 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph Bradley Varnum, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his ninth overall term on 30 May 1813.[2]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1813
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Caleb Strong (incumbent) 56,754 56.89%
Democratic-Republican Joseph Bradley Varnum 42,789 42.90%
Scattering 211 0.21%
Total votes 99,754 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Caleb Strong". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 April 2005. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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