1824 Massachusetts Senate election

Elections to the Massachusetts Senate were held during 1824 to elect State Senators. Candidates were elected at the county level, with some counties electing multiple Senators.

1824 Massachusetts Senate elections

April–May 1824

All 40 seats in the Massachusetts Senate
21 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Seats won 25 12

For election, a candidate needed the support of a majority of those voting. If a seat remained vacant because no candidate received such majority, the Massachusetts General Court was empowered to fill it by a majority vote of its members. If more candidates received majorities than there were seats, the top finishers were elected.

Results were certified or rejected by the Governor's Council.

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