1814 Massachusetts gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1814 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Country:Massachusetts
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1813
Next Election:1815 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Next Year:1815
Election Date:4 April 1814
Nominee1:Caleb Strong
Party1:Federalist Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:56,374
Percentage1:55.01%
Nominee2:Lemuel Dexter
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote2:45,953
Percentage2:44.84%
Governor
Before Election:Caleb Strong
Before Party:Federalist Party (United States)
After Election:Caleb Strong
After Party:Federalist Party (United States)

The 1814 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 4 April 1814 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate Lemuel Dexter.[1]

General election

On election day, 4 April 1814, incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 10,421 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Lemuel Dexter, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his tenth overall term on 30 May 1814.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caleb Strong . 24 May 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MA Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 January 2023 . 24 May 2024.