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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. [1]
On election day, 30 November 1786, William Smallwood was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Smallwood was sworn in for his second term on 30 November 1786. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Smallwood (incumbent) | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
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The 1994 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1994. Incumbent Democratic governor William Donald Schaefer was ineligible for re-election. Prince George's County Executive Parris Glendening emerged victorious from the Democratic primary after defeating several candidates. Maryland House minority leader Ellen Sauerbrey, who would also be the 1998 Republican nominee for governor, won her party's nomination.
The 2022 Maryland Senate election were held on November 8, 2022, to elect senators in all 47 districts of the Maryland Senate. Members were elected in single-member constituencies to four-year terms. These elections were held concurrently with various federal and state elections, including for governor of Maryland. The Democratic and Republican primaries were held on July 19, 2022.
The 1783 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 22 November 1783 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.
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.
The 1785 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 17 November 1785 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Candidate William Smallwood 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.
The 1787 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 22 November 1787 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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