Massachusetts gubernatorial election
1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Caleb Strong | Joseph Bradley Varnum | | Party | Federalist | Democratic-Republican | Popular vote | 56,754 | 42,789 | Percentage | 56.89% | 42.90% | |
Governor before election Caleb Strong Federalist | Elected Governor Caleb Strong Federalist | |
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The 1813 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 5 April 1813 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and incumbent United States Senator from Massachusetts Joseph Bradley Varnum.[1]
General election
On election day, 5 April 1813, incumbent Federalist Governor Caleb Strong won re-election by a margin of 12,480 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate Joseph Bradley Varnum, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Strong was sworn in for his ninth overall term on 30 May 1813.[2]
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