1845–46 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1845–46 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
November 10, 1845
 
Nominee George N. Briggs Isaac Davis
Party Whig Democratic
Electoral vote unanimous 0
Popular vote 51,638 37,427
Percentage 48.75% 35.33%
 
Nominee Samuel E. Sewall Henry Shaw
Party Liberty Know Nothing
Electoral vote — —
Popular vote 8,316 8,089
Percentage 7.85% 7.64%
Popular election results by county
Briggs:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

George N. Briggs
Whig

 Elected Governor

George N. Briggs
Whig

The 1845–46 Massachusetts gubernatorial election consisted of an initial popular election held on November 10, 1845 that was followed by a legislative vote held on January 12, 1846. The ultimate task of electing the governor had been placed before the Massachusetts General Court because no candidate received the majority of the vote required for a candidate to be elected through the popular election. Incumbent Whig Governor George N. Briggs defeated Democratic nominee Isaac Davis, Liberty Party nominee Samuel E. Sewall and Know Nothing nominee Henry Shaw.

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