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 Samuel Dexter in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

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 Samuel Dexter, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his eleventh overall term on 30 May 1815. [citation needed]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1815
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Caleb Strong (incumbent) 50,921 53.58%
Democratic-Republican Samuel Dexter 43,938 46.23%
Scattering 181 0.19%
Total votes 95,040 100.00%
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Caleb Strong". National Governors Association. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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