1815 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1815 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1815 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate Lemuel Dexter in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election[edit]
On election day, 3 April 1815, incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 6,983 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Lemuel Dexter, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his eleventh overall term on 30 May 1815.[2]
Results[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Caleb Strong (incumbent) | 50,921 | 53.58% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Lemuel Dexter | 43,938 | 46.23% | |
| Scattering | 181 | 0.19% | ||
| Total votes | 95,040 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Caleb Strong". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "MA Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
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