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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

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1788
Party Candidate Votes %
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

  1. ^ "John Hancock". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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