1783 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1783 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1783 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor John Hancock was re-elected as he ran unopposed.[1]

1783 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

7 April 1783
 
Nominee John Hancock
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 6,693
Percentage 73.49%

Governor before election

John Hancock
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

John Hancock
Nonpartisan

General election

On election day, 7 April 1783, incumbent Governor John Hancock was re-elected as he ran unopposed. Hancock was sworn in for his fourth term on 26 May 1783.[2]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1783
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan John Hancock (incumbent) 6,693 73.49%
Scattering 2,415 26.51%
Total votes 9,108 100.00%
Nonpartisan hold

References

  1. "John Hancock". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  2. "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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