1812 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1812 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 6, 1812. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Elbridge Gerry was defeated by Federalist nominee Caleb Strong. General election

Candidates
Elbridge Gerry, Democratic-Republican, incumbent Governor
Caleb Strong, Federalist, former Governor

Results

Commentary

On May 30, 1812, Nathaniel Ames wrote in his diary that "Strong declared Governor by majority of 600! and not near so many as the illegal vote of Boston." Notes

References

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