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1782 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1782 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1781 15 November 1782 1783 →
 
Nominee William Paca Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote 1 0
Percentage 100.00% 0.00%

Governor before election

Thomas Sim Lee
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

William Paca
Nonpartisan

The 1782 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 15 November 1782 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Candidate William Paca was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent, former President of the Maryland Senate Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 15 November 1782, William Paca was elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Paca was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Maryland on 16 November 1782.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1782
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan William Paca 1 100.00
Nonpartisan Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer 0 0.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "William Paca". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 September 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.