1786 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

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.

General election
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.