1806 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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

  1. ^ Buel, p. 39.
  2. ^ Morison, p. 272.
  3. ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
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