1807 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1807 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 November 1807 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States senator Charles Carroll and former governor John Eager Howard in a near rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 9 November 1807, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his second term on 16 November 1807.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Robert Wright (incumbent) | 57 | 80.28 | |
| Federalist | Charles Carroll | 7 | 9.86 | |
| Federalist | John Eager Howard | 7 | 9.86 | |
| Total votes | 71 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Robert Wright". National Governors Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
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