1784 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1784 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1784 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor John Hancock was re-elected as he ran unopposed.[1]

1784 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

5 April 1784
 
Nominee John Hancock
Party Nonpartisan
Popular vote 5,160
Percentage 67.62%

Governor before election

John Hancock
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

John Hancock
Nonpartisan

General election

On election day, 5 April 1784, incumbent Governor John Hancock was re-elected as he ran unopposed. Hancock was sworn in for his fifth term on 26 May 1784.[2]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1784
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan John Hancock (incumbent) 5,160 67.62%
Scattering 2,471 32.38%
Total votes 7,631 100.00%
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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