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1811 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1811 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1810 11 November 1811 1812 →
 
Nominee Robert Bowie John Eager Howard
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 51 25
Percentage 67.10% 32.90%

Governor before election

Edward Lloyd
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Robert Bowie
Democratic-Republican

The 1811 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 11 November 1811 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Former Democratic-Republican governor Robert Bowie was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist nominee and fellow former governor John Eager Howard.[1]

General election

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On election day, 11 November 1811, former Democratic-Republican governor Robert Bowie was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Bowie was sworn in for his fourth overall term on 16 November 1811.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1811
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Robert Bowie 51 67.10
Federalist John Eager Howard 25 32.90
Total votes 76 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Bowie". National Governors Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 26 April 2024.