1836 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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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
- Edward Everett, incumbent Governor since 1836 (Whig)
- Marcus Morton, former acting Governor and nominee since 1828 (Democratic)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Whig | Edward Everett (incumbent) | 42,160 | 53.78% | 4.08 | |
Democratic | Marcus Morton | 35,992 | 45.92% | 7.05 | |
Write-in | 237 | 0.30% | 0.04 | ||
Total votes | 78,389 | 100.00% |
References
- ^ "MA Governor, 1836". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 17 May 2021.