1798 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1798 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

April 2, 1798 (1798-04-02)
 
Nominee Increase Sumner James Sullivan
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 18,245 6,014
Percentage 75.21% 24.79%

County results
Sumner:      50-60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      90–100%

Governor before election

Increase Sumner
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Elected Governor

Increase Sumner
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The 1798 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 2.

Incumbent Governor Increase Sumner was elected to a second term in office over Attorney General James Sullivan against minimal opposition.