1816 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1816 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Brooks Samuel Dexter
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 49,527 47,321
Percentage 51.08% 48.80%

County results
Brooks:      50-60%      60–70%      80–90%
Dexter:      50–60%      60–70%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

Caleb Strong
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Brooks
Federalist

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 Samuel Dexter.[1]

General election

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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 Samuel 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

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

References

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