James Bowdoin Nonpartisan
The 1786 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1786 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor James Bowdoin won re-election against former Governor John Hancock.[1]
On election day, 3 April 1786, incumbent Governor James Bowdoin won re-election by a margin of 4,729 votes against his opponent former Governor John Hancock. Bowdoin was sworn in for his second term on 30 May 1786.[2]