1786 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1786 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1786 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor James Bowdoin won re-election against former Governor John Hancock.[1]
General election
On election day, 3 April 1786, incumbent Governor James Bowdoin won re-election by a margin of 4,729 votes against his opponent former Governor John Hancock. Bowdoin was sworn in for his second term on 30 May 1786.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Nonpartisan | James Bowdoin (incumbent) | 6,001 | 72.91% | |
Nonpartisan | John Hancock | 1,272 | 15.45% | |
Scattering | 958 | 11.64% | ||
Total votes | 8,231 | 100.00% | ||
Nonpartisan hold |
References
- ^ "James Bowdoin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 24 April 2005. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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