1849–50 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1849–50 Massachusetts gubernatorial election consisted of an initial popular election held on November 12, 1949[1] that was followed by a legislative vote held on January 7, 1850. 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 won the legislative vote and was therefore elected, defeating Democratic nominee George S. Boutwell and Free Soil nominee Stephen C. Phillips.
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