The1848–49 Massachusetts gubernatorial election consisted of an initial popular election held on November 13, 1848[1] that was followed by a legislative vote held on January 8, 1949. IncumbentWhigGovernorGeorge N. Briggs was reelected.
As no candidate received a majority of the vote, theMassachusetts General Court was required to decide the election. Under Article III of theConstitution of Massachusetts, the House of Representatives chose two candidates from the top four vote-getters, the Senate electing the Governor from the House's choice.[13]
The legislative election was held on January 8, 1849.[14][15]
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