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The 1806 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1806 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor of Massachusetts Caleb Strong won re-election in a second rematch against the incumbent Democratic-Republican Attorney General of Massachusetts James Sullivan. [1] [2]
On election day, 7 April 1806, Federalist nominee Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 630 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican nominee James Sullivan, thereby holding Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for a 7th term on 29 May 1806. [3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Caleb Strong (incumbent) | 37,739 | 50.20 | |
| Democratic-Republican | James Sullivan | 37,109 | 49.36 | |
| Scattering | 330 | 0.44 | ||
| Total votes | 75,178 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
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