Marcus Morton

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Marcus Morton

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Governor
Date of Birth February 19, 1784
Date of Death Feb. 6, 1864 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Marcus Morton graduated from Brown University and read law under Judge Seth Padelford before establishing a legal practice in Taunton. He began his political career by adopting Jeffersonian ideas and later served as district attorney for Bristol County. Morton held various positions, including serving as Lieutenant Governor and acting Governor, before being elected Governor of Massachusetts. He transitioned from a free trade advocate to a protectionist and later joined the Free Soil movement, reflecting evolving political stances. Morton's career highlights include advocating for tax reforms and opposing temperance legislation.

Political Ideas

Marcus Morton's political journey reveals a fascinating ideological evolution, marked by a shift from early free trade advocacy to later protectionism, and a nuanced stance on slavery. His support for Andrew Jackson and opposition to the Missouri Compromise in Congress contrasts with his later advocacy for temperance bill opposition that helped secure his gubernatorial victories. Morton's evolving economic and social policies, coupled with his reluctance to align with coalitions on slavery, suggest a highly calculated approach to regional and national issues.

Campaigns
1843: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1843 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

54,242 votes (44.72%)

Loss

Winner: George N. Briggs

1842: Massachusetts State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1842 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

56,491 votes (47.88%)

Win
1841: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1841 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

51,367 votes (46.25%)

Loss

Winner: John Davis

1840: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1840 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

55,169 votes (43.33%)

Loss

Winner: John Davis

1839: Massachusetts State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Massachusetts gubernatorial election of 1839

51,034 votes (50.00%)

Win
1838: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1838 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

41,795 votes (44.49%)

Loss

Winner: Edward Everett

1837: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1837 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

32,987 votes (39.35%)

Loss

Winner: Edward Everett

1836: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1836 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

35,992 votes (45.92%)

Loss
1835: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1835 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

25,227 votes (38.87%)

Loss

Winner: Edward Everett

1834: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1834 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

18,683 votes (24.79%)

Loss

Winner: John Davis

1833: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1833 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

15,197 votes (24.71%)

Loss

Winner: John Davis

1832: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1832 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

15,197 votes (23.66%)

Loss

Winner: Levi Lincoln Jr.

1830: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1830 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

14,440 votes (30.61%)

Loss

Winner: Levi Lincoln Jr.

1829: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1829 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

6,864 votes (19.50%)

Loss

Winner: Levi Lincoln Jr.

1828: Massachusetts State Governor

Election History

1828 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

4,423 votes (12.89%)

Loss

Winner: Levi Lincoln Jr.