1820 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1820 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 11 December 1820 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Sprigg was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Federalist governor Charles Goldsborough in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 11 December 1820, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Sprigg was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Sprigg was sworn in for his second term on 18 December 1820.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Samuel Sprigg (incumbent) | 48 | 51.06 | |
Federalist | Charles Goldsborough | 46 | 48.94 | |
Total votes | 94 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "Samuel Sprigg". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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