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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.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Federalist | Increase Sumner (incumbent) | 18,245 | 75.21% | ||
Democratic-Republican | James Sullivan | 6,014 | 24.79% | ||
Total votes | 24,259 | 100.00% | |||
Federalist hold | Swing |