1843–44 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

1843–44 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
November 13, 1843
 
Nominee George N. Briggs Marcus Morton Samuel E. Sewall
Party Whig Democratic Liberty
Electoral vote 30 6 —
Popular vote 57,899 54,242 8,901
Percentage 47.74% 44.72% 7.34%
Popular election results by county
Briggs:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Morton:      40–50%      50–60%
Governor before election

Marcus Morton
Democratic

 Elected Governor

George N. Briggs
Whig

The 1843–44 Massachusetts gubernatorial election consisted of an initial popular election held on November 13, 1843, that was followed by a legislative vote held on January 8, 1844. The ultimate task of electing the governor had been placed before the Massachusetts General Court because no candidate received the majority of the vote that was constitutionally required for a candidate to be elected through the popular election. Incumbent Democratic Governor Marcus Morton was defeated by Whig Party nominee George N. Briggs.

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