1816 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1816 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 11, 1816, in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Federalist candidate John Brooks defeated Democratic-Republican candidate Samuel Dexter.[1]
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April 11, 1816
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General election
On election day, April 11, 1816, Federalist candidate John Brooks won the election by a margin of 2,206 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Samuel Dexter, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Brooks was sworn in as the 11th Governor of Massachusetts on May 30, 1816.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Brooks | 49,527 | 51.08% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Samuel Dexter | 47,321 | 48.80% | |
| Scattering | 122 | 0.12% | ||
| Total votes | 96,970 | 100.00% | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||