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1812 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1812 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Levin Winder Robert Bowie
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 52 29
Percentage 64.20% 35.80%

Governor before election

Robert Bowie
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Levin Winder
Federalist

The 1812 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 November 1812 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Federalist nominee Levin Winder was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Bowie.[1]

General election

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On election day, 9 November 1812, Federalist nominee Levin Winder was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Winder was sworn in as the 14th governor of Maryland on 25 November 1812.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1812
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Levin Winder 52 64.20
Democratic-Republican Robert Bowie (incumbent) 29 35.80
Total votes 81 100.00
Federalist gain from Democratic-Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Levin Winder". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.