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1836 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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1836 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

← 1835 November 14, 1836 (1836-11-14) 1837 →
 
Nominee Edward Everett Marcus Morton
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 42,160 35,992
Percentage 53.78% 45.92%

Governor before election

Edward Everett
Whig

Elected Governor

Edward Everett
Whig

The 1836 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 14.

Incumbent Whig Governor Edward Everett was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democrat Marcus Morton.

General election

Candidates

Results

1836 Massachusetts gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Whig Edward Everett (incumbent) 42,160 53.78% Decrease4.08
Democratic Marcus Morton 35,992 45.92% Increase7.05
Write-in 237 0.30% Decrease0.04
Total votes 78,389 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "MA Governor, 1836". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 17 May 2021.