1843–44 Massachusetts gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1843–44 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Country:Massachusetts
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1842 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1842
Next Election:1844 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
Next Year:1844
Election Date:November 13, 1843 (popular election)
January 8, 1844 (legislative vote)
1Blank:Popular election
2Blank:Senate vote
Nominee1:George N. Briggs
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
1Data1:57,899
(47.74%)
2Data1:30
(83.33%)
Nominee2:Marcus Morton
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
1Data2:54,242
(44.72%)
2Data2:6
(16.67%)
Nominee3:Samuel E. Sewall
Party3:Liberty Party (United States, 1840)
1Data3:8,901
(7.34%)
2Data3:Did not qualify
Map Size:300px
Governor
Before Election:Marcus Morton
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:George N. Briggs
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1843–44 Massachusetts gubernatorial election consisted of an initial popular election held on November 13, 1843, that was followed by a legislative vote held on January 8, 1844. The ultimate task of electing the governor had been placed before the Massachusetts General Court because no candidate received the majority of the vote that was constitutionally required for a candidate to be elected through the popular election. Incumbent Democratic Governor Marcus Morton was defeated by Whig Party nominee George N. Briggs.

Candidates

Legislative vote

As no candidate received a majority of the vote, the Massachusetts House of Representatives was required nominate two of the four top vote-getters to the Massachusetts Senate, which then chose one of the two as Governor. The House nominated Briggs and Morton.[1] The election in the Senate was held on January 8, 1844.

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Notes and References

  1. News: . January 10, 1844 . Massachusetts . New-York Daily Tribune . New York, N.Y. . 2 . 8 October 2021 .