1808 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1808 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 4, 1808.
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April 4, 1808
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 County results Sullivan: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Gore: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor James Sullivan won re-election to a second term, defeating Federalist nominee Christopher Gore.
General election
Candidates
- Christopher Gore, Federalist, incumbent State Senator
- James Sullivan, Democratic-Republican, incumbent Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic-Republican | James Sullivan (incumbent) | 41,193 | 50.76% | ||
| Federalist | Christopher Gore | 39,643 | 48.85% | ||
| Scattering | 311 | 0.38% | |||
| Majority | 1,550 | 1.91% | |||
| Turnout | 81,147 | ||||
| Democratic-Republican hold | Swing | ||||
