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1817 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1817 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 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.
The 1817 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 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.
On election day, April 7, 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 May 31, 1817.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 46,160 | 54.63% | |
| Democratic-Republican | 38,129 | 45.13% | |
| 207 | 0.24% | ||
| 84,496 | 100.00% | ||
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