A gubernatorial election was held in Massachusetts on April 7, 1783. John Hancock, the incumbent governor, was re-elected, with only token opposition.[1]
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Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Nonpartisan | John Hancock (incumbent) | 6,693 | 73.49% | −10.34 | |
| Write-in | Scattering | 2,415 | 26.51% | +26.51 | |
| Total votes | 9,108 | 100.00% | |||
| Nonpartisan hold | |||||
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, 99.