1785 Massachusetts Governor Race

1785 Massachusetts Gubernatorial Election
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The 1785 Massachusetts Gubernatorial Election was held on April 4, 1785.
Incumbent Governor Thomas Cushing was running again, but a little bit of controversy was around how he only became governor after John Hancock resigned earlier that year. James Bowdoin once again ran, being one of the major names in Massachusetts politics, and a major powerhouse in the election. Benjamin Lincoln, the former Secretary of War also ran, picking up some momentum as a war hero. Lastly, Oliver Prescott, a member of the Party for Democracy ran, being a local Judge.
==Results==
James Bowdoin would barely eclipse Cushing in popularity, and would win the Governorship for his first time.
Candidate 	Candidate 	Popular Vote	Popular Vote
Candidate 	Candidate 	Count 	Percentage
James Bowdoin 	Independent 	3,510 	44.1%
Thomas Cushing 	Independent 	3,005 	37.7%
Benjamin Lincoln	Independent 	1,152 	14.5%
Oliver Prescott 	Party for Democracy	298 	3.7%
Total 	Total 	7,965 	100.00%