1789 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1789 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1789 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election against former Governor James Bowdoin and former United States Secretary of War Benjamin Lincoln.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 6 April 1789, incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election by a margin of 13,852 votes against his foremost opponent former Governor James Bowdoin. Hancock was sworn in for his eighth overall term on 30 May 1789.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | John Hancock (incumbent) | 17,309 | 80.57% | |
| Nonpartisan | James Bowdoin | 3,457 | 16.09% | |
| Nonpartisan | Benjamin Lincoln | 438 | 2.04% | |
| Scattering | 279 | 1.30% | ||
| Total votes | 21,483 | 100.00% | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "John Hancock". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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