1836 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1836 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 4 January 1836 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Whig nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Thomas Veazey was elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

1836 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Veazey
Party Whig
Popular vote 53
Percentage 69.74%

Governor before election

James Thomas
National Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas Veazey
Whig

General election

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On election day, 4 January 1836, Whig nominee Thomas Veazey was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Veazey was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Maryland on 14 January 1836.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1836
Party Candidate Votes %
Whig Thomas Veazey 53 69.74
Did Not Vote 23 30.26
Total votes 76 100.00
Whig gain from National Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Veazey". National Governors Association. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 28 April 2024.