1811 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1811 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 1, 1811.
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April 1, 1811
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 County results Gerry: 50â60% 60â70% Gore: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Elbridge Gerry, the incumbent Democratic-Republican governor, was re-elected to a second term after defeating Federalist nominee Christopher Gore.
General election
Candidates
- Elbridge Gerry, Democratic-Republican, incumbent Governor
- Christopher Gore, Federalist, former Governor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic-Republican | Elbridge Gerry (incumbent) | 43,328 | 51.63% | ||
| Federalist | Christopher Gore | 40,142 | 47.84% | ||
| Scattering | 447 | 0.53% | |||
| Majority | 3,186 | 3.80% | |||
| Turnout | 83,917 | ||||
| Democratic-Republican hold | Swing | ||||
