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The 1818 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 6 April 1818 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Brooks won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent United States Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Williams Crowninshield.[1]
General election
On election day, 6 April 1818, incumbent Federalist Governor John Brooks won re-election by a margin of 9,497 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Benjamin Williams Crowninshield, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Brooks was sworn in for his third term on 31 May 1818.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Federalist | John Brooks (incumbent) | 39,538 | 55.75% | |
Democratic-Republican | Benjamin Williams Crowninshield | 30,041 | 42.35% | |
Scattering | 1,348 | 1.90% | ||
Total votes | 70,927 | 100.00% | ||
Federalist hold |
References
- ^ "John Brooks". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 May 2005. Retrieved 24 May 2024.