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The 1816 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 11 April 1816 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Federalist candidate John Brooks defeated Democratic-Republican candidate Lemuel Dexter.[1]

General election

On election day, 11 April 1816, Federalist candidate John Brooks won the election by a margin of 2,206 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Lemuel Dexter, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Brooks was sworn in as the 11th Governor of Massachusetts on 30 May 1816.[2]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1816
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Brooks 49,527 51.08%
Democratic-Republican Lemuel Dexter 47,321 48.80%
Scattering 122 0.12%
Total votes 96,970 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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