1798 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1798 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 2.
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April 2, 1798
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 County results Sumner: 50-60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% 90â100% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Governor Increase Sumner was elected to a second term in office over Attorney General James Sullivan against minimal opposition.
General election
Candidates
- James Sullivan, Massachusetts Attorney General (Republican)
- Increase Sumner, incumbent Governor since 1797 (Federalist)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Federalist | Increase Sumner (incumbent) | 18,245 | 75.21% | ||
| Democratic-Republican | James Sullivan | 6,014 | 24.79% | ||
| Total votes | 24,259 | 100.00% | |||
| Federalist hold | Swing | ||||
