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A gubernatorial election was held in Massachusetts on April 1, 1782. John Hancock, the incumbent governor, defeated Thomas Cushing, the incumbent lieutenant governor. [1]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Nonpartisan | John Hancock | 5,855 | 83.83% | −9.31 | |
Nonpartisan | Thomas Cushing | 1,129 | 16.17% | New | |
Total votes | 6,984 | 100.00% |
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