Massachusetts 1982 Governor Election

Michael S. Dukakis vs. John W. Sears

Michael S. Dukakis won the Massachusetts 1982 governor election with 1,219,109 votes (59.5%), a margin of D+22.9.

Statewide Results

59.5%
36.6%
1,219,109
Michael S. Dukakis (59.5%)
749,679
John W. Sears (36.6%)
Total Votes: 2,050,254|Margin: D+22.9

County Results

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County Results (14 counties)

CountyMargin
SUFFOLKD+36.3
BERKSHIRED+31.1
DUKESD+29.0
BRISTOLD+28.4
HAMPSHIRED+27.4
MIDDLESEXD+26.4
ESSEXD+21.3
WORCESTERD+21.3
HAMPDEND+19.3
NORFOLKD+19.0
FRANKLIND+15.6
NANTUCKETD+12.3
PLYMOUTHD+9.5
BARNSTABLED+2.3

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Source: Official state election returns
akashicedge.com/states/ma/governor/1982