1806 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1806 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 10 November 1806 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican United States Senator Robert Wright was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States Senator Charles Carroll, former Governor John Eager Howard and fellow former Governor Thomas Johnson.[1]

1806 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Robert Wright Charles Carroll
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 59 11
Percentage 79.73% 14.87%

Governor before election

Robert Bowie
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Robert Wright
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 10 November 1806, incumbent Democratic-Republican Senator Robert Wright was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in as the 12th Governor of Maryland on 12 November 1806.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1806
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Robert Wright 59 79.73
Federalist Charles Carroll 11 14.87
Federalist John Eager Howard 3 4.05
Federalist Thomas Johnson 1 1.35
Total votes 74 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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