1814 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1814 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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Nominee Caleb Strong Samuel Dexter Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Popular vote 56,374 45,953 Percentage 55.01% 44.84%

County results Strong:      50-60%     60–70%     80–90% Dexter:      50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election Caleb Strong Federalist Elected Governor Caleb Strong Federalist

The 1814 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1814, in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate Samuel Dexter. ^[1]

General election

On election day, April 4, 1814, incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 10,421 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Samuel Dexter, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his tenth overall term on May 30, 1814. ^[2]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1814

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Federalist	Caleb Strong (incumbent)	56,374	55.01%
	Democratic-Republican	Samuel Dexter	45,953	44.84%
		Scattering	147	0.15%
Total votes			102,474	100.00%
	Federalist hold

References

1. "Caleb Strong". National Governors Association . Retrieved 2024-05-24.
2. "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-24.