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1844 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1844 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Pratt James Carroll
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 35,040 34,492
Percentage 50.39% 49.61%

County results
Pratt:      50–60%      60–70%
Carroll:      50–60%

Governor before election

Francis Thomas
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas Pratt
Whig

The 1844 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 2 October 1844 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Whig nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Thomas Pratt narrowly defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th district James Carroll.[1]

General election

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On election day, 2 October 1844, Whig nominee Thomas Pratt won the election by a margin of 548 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee James Carroll, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Pratt was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Maryland on 6 January 1845.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1844
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Thomas Pratt 35,040 50.39
Democratic James Carroll 34,492 49.61
Total votes 69,532 100.00
Whig gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Pratt". National Governors Association. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 16 February 2005. Retrieved 28 April 2024.