Massachusetts gubernatorial election
1788 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | John Hancock | Elbridge Gerry | | Party | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan | Popular vote | 17,856 | 4,145 | Percentage | 80.53% | 18.70% | |
Governor before election John Hancock Nonpartisan | Elected Governor John Hancock Nonpartisan | |
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The 1788 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1788 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election against candidate Elbridge Gerry and other candidates.[1]
General election
On election day, 7 April 1788, incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election by a margin of 13,711 votes against his foremost opponent candidate Elbridge Gerry. Hancock was sworn in for his seventh overall term on 30 May 1788.[2]
Results
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