1782 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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| Nominee | John Hancock | Thomas Cushing |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Nonpartisan | Nonpartisan |
| Popular vote | 5,855 | 1,129 |
| Percentage | 83.83% | 16.17% |
County results
Hancock: 60–70% 70-80% 80–90% 90-100%
No Data/Vote:
Hancock: 60–70% 70-80% 80–90% 90-100%
No Data/Vote:
A gubernatorial election was held in Massachusetts on April 1, 1782. John Hancock, the incumbent governor, defeated Thomas Cushing, the incumbent lieutenant governor.[1]
Results
[edit ]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | John Hancock | 5,855 | 83.83% | −9.31 | |
| Nonpartisan | Thomas Cushing | 1,129 | 16.17% | New | |
| Total votes | 6,984 | 100.00% | |||
References
[edit ]- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 99. ISBN 0786414391.
- ^ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. xix. ISBN 0786414391.
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