A gubernatorial election was held in Massachusetts on April 3, 1786. James Bowdoin, the incumbent governor, defeated John Hancock, the president of the Confederation Congress.[1]

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1786[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Nonpartisan James Bowdoin (incumbent) 6,001 82.51% +38.44
Nonpartisan John Hancock 1,272 17.49% New
Write-in Scattering 958 11.64% −38.44
Total votes 8,231 100.00%
Nonpartisan hold

References

  1. ↑ Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland. p. 100. ISBN 0786414391.
  2. ↑ Dubin, 100.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1786_Massachusetts_gubernatorial_election