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The 1782 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 15 November 1782 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Candidate William Paca was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent, former President of the Maryland Senate Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer. The exact results of this election are unknown. [1]
On election day, 15 November 1782, William Paca was elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Paca was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Maryland on 16 November 1782. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Paca | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Nonpartisan | Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
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The 1784 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 24 November 1784 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Governor William Paca was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.
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The 1786 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 30 November 1786 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Governor William Smallwood was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.
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