1817 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1817 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1817 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Brooks won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and former United States Secretary of War Henry Dearborn.[1]

1817 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Brooks Henry Dearborn
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 46,160 38,129
Percentage 54.63% 45.13%

County results
Brooks:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Dearborn:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

John Brooks
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Brooks
Federalist

General election

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On election day, 7 April 1817, incumbent Federalist Governor John Brooks won re-election by a margin of 8,031 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Henry Dearborn, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Brooks was sworn in for his second term on 31 May 1817.[2]

Results

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Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1817
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Brooks (incumbent) 46,160 54.63%
Democratic-Republican Henry Dearborn 38,129 45.13%
Scattering 207 0.24%
Total votes 84,496 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Brooks". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 May 2005. Retrieved 24 May 2024.