Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1839

Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1839
Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 1839
Massachusetts
1838 ←
November 11, 1839
→ 1840

  Marcus Morton.jpg Edward Everett, 1794-1865, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing left.jpg
Nominee Marcus Morton Edward Everett
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 51,034 51,032
Percentage 50% 50%

Governor before election

Edward Everett
Whig

Elected Governor

Marcus Morton
Democratic

The 1839 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was the closest governor's race in United States history. Marcus Morton was certified winner by only two votes.

Results

Massachusetts gubernatorial election of 1839
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Marcus Morton 51,034 50 {{{change}}}
Whig Edward Everett 51,032 50 {{{change}}}
Democratic hold Swing

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