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1831 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1831 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1830 3 January 1831 1832 →
 
Nominee Daniel Martin
Party National Republican
Popular vote 52
Percentage 61.90%

Governor before election

Thomas King Carroll
Democratic

Elected Governor

Daniel Martin
National Republican

The 1831 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 3 January 1831 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Former National Republican governor Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent Democratic governor Thomas King Carroll in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

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On election day, 3 January 1831, former National Republican governor Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in for his second non-consecutive term on 13 January 1831.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1831
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican Daniel Martin 52 61.90
Did Not Vote 32 38.10
Democratic Thomas King Carroll (incumbent) 0 0.00
Total votes 84 100.00
National Republican gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "Daniel Martin". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.