1829 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1829 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on April 6.
National Republican Governor Levi Lincoln Jr. was re-elected to a fifth term in office over Democrat Marcus Morton.

General election

Candidates

Levi Lincoln Jr., incumbent Governor since 1825
Marcus Morton, Associate Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court, former acting Governor and nominee in 1828

Campaign

Justice Morton once again refused his candidacy but was nonetheless promoted by David Henshaw against his wishes, for want of a willing candidate. Nevertheless, Morton privately took personal and political pride in the support he did receive, taking it as evidence the new Democratic Party could be a success.

Results

With low turnout and Morton's refusal, the election was a landslide for Lincoln. Morton carried 35 towns, 17 more than he had carried in 1828.