1780 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1780 Maryland gubernatorial election
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  1779 13 November 1780 1781  
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Nominee Thomas Sim Lee
Party Nonpartisan
Percentage100.00%

Governor before election

Thomas Sim Lee
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Thomas Sim Lee
Nonpartisan

The 1780 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 13 November 1780 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Governor Thomas Sim Lee was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown. [1]

General election

On election day, 13 November 1780, Thomas Sim Lee was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Lee was sworn in for his second term on 15 November 1780. [2]

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References

  1. "Thomas Sim Lee". National Governors Association. January 16, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 29, 2004. Retrieved April 24, 2024.