1806 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1806 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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Nominee Caleb Strong James Sullivan Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Popular vote 37,739 37,109 Percentage 50.20% 49.36%

County results Strong:      50-60%     60–70%     70–80% Sullivan:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election Caleb Strong Federalist Elected Governor Caleb Strong Federalist

The 1806 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 7, 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]}

General election

On election day, April 7, 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 May 29, 1806. ^[3]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1806

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

References

1. Buel, p. 39.
2. Morison, p. 272.
3. "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved 2023-05-12.