The 1807 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 November 1807 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States Senator Charles Carroll and former Governor John Eager Howard in a near rematch of the previous election.[1]
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General election
editOn election day, 9 November 1807, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his second term on 16 November 1807.[2]
Results
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Robert Wright (incumbent) | 57 | 80.28 | |
Federalist | Charles Carroll | 7 | 9.86 | |
Federalist | John Eager Howard | 7 | 9.86 | |
Total votes | 71 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References
edit- ^ "Robert Wright". National Governors Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 4 February 2013. Retrieved 26 April 2024.