1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Country:Massachusetts
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1812 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1812
Next Election:1814 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Next Year:1814
Election Date:5 April 1813
Nominee1:Caleb Strong
Party1:Federalist Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:56,754
Percentage1:56.89%
Nominee2:Joseph Bradley Varnum
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote2:42,789
Percentage2:42.90%
Governor
Before Election:Caleb Strong
Before Party:Federalist Party (United States)
After Election:Caleb Strong
After Party:Federalist Party (United States)

The 1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1813 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent United States Senator from Massachusetts Joseph Bradley Varnum.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 April 1813, incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 12,480 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph Bradley Varnum, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his ninth overall term on 30 May 1813.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caleb Strong . 24 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 25 April 2005 . 24 May 2024.