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A gubernatorial election was held in Massachusetts on April 3, 1786. James Bowdoin, the incumbent governor, defeated John Hancock, the president of the Confederation Congress. [1]
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A gubernatorial election was held in Massachusetts on April 3, 1786. James Bowdoin, the incumbent governor, defeated John Hancock, the president of the Confederation Congress. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Nonpartisan | James Bowdoin (incumbent) | 6,001 | 82.51% | +38.44 | |
| Nonpartisan | John Hancock | 1,272 | 17.49% | New | |
| Write-in | Scattering | 958 | 11.64% | −38.44 | |
| Total votes | 8,231 | 100.00% | |||
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