Massachusetts gubernatorial election
1806 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Caleb Strong | James Sullivan | | Party | Federalist | Democratic-Republican | Popular vote | 37,739 | 37,109 | Percentage | 50.20% | 49.36% | |
Governor before election Caleb Strong Federalist | Elected Governor Caleb Strong Federalist | |
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The 1806 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1806 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Massachusetts Caleb Strong won re-election in a second rematch against the incumbent Democratic-Republican Attorney General of Massachusetts James Sullivan.[1][2]
General election
On election day, 7 April 1806, Federalist nominee Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 630 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican nominee James Sullivan, thereby holding Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for a 7th term on 29 May 1806.[3]
Results
Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1806 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Federalist | Caleb Strong (incumbent) | 37,739 | 50.20 |
| Democratic-Republican | James Sullivan | 37,109 | 49.36 |
| Scattering | | 330 | 0.44 |
Total votes | 75,178 | 100.00 |
| Federalist hold |
References
- ^ Buel, p. 39.
- ^ Morison, p. 272.
- ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.