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Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1788 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1788 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election against candidate Elbridge Gerry and other candidates.[1]
General election
On election day, 7 April 1788, incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election by a margin of 13,711 votes against his foremost opponent candidate Elbridge Gerry. Hancock was sworn in for his seventh overall term on 30 May 1788.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Nonpartisan | John Hancock (incumbent) | 17,856 | 80.53% | |
Nonpartisan | Elbridge Gerry | 4,145 | 18.70% | |
Scattering | 171 | 0.77% | ||
Total votes | 22,172 | 100.00% | ||
Nonpartisan hold |
References
- ^ "John Hancock". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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