1788 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 1788 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on 7 April 1788 in order to elect the Governor of Massachusetts. Incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election against candidate Elbridge Gerry and other candidates.

General election
On election day, 7 April 1788, incumbent Governor John Hancock won re-election by a margin of 13,711 votes against his foremost opponent candidate Elbridge Gerry. Hancock was sworn in for his seventh overall term on 30 May 1788.