1805 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1805 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 2.

1805 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
April 2, 1805 (1805-04-02)
Turnout16.30% of population (3.48)
 
Nominee Caleb Strong James Sullivan
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 35,213 33,743
Percentage 50.89% 48.77%
Governor before election

Caleb Strong
Federalist

 Elected Governor

Caleb Strong
Federalist

Federalist Governor Caleb Strong was re-elected to a sixth consecutive one-year term in office, defeating Republican James Sullivan for the second time, only narrowly achieving the majority necessary for election.

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