1829 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1829 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 5 January 1829 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. National Republican nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee George E. Martin.[1]

1829 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1828 5 January 1829 1830 →
 
Nominee Daniel Martin George E. Martin
Party National Republican Democratic
Popular vote 52 38
Percentage 57.78% 42.22%

Governor before election

Joseph Kent
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Daniel Martin
National Republican

General election

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On election day, 5 January 1829, National Republican nominee Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Maryland on 15 January 1829.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1829
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican Daniel Martin 52 57.78
Democratic George E. Martin 38 42.22
Total votes 90 100.00
National Republican gain from Democratic-Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Daniel Martin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.