1789 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1789 Maryland gubernatorial election
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  1788 November 16, 1789 1790  
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Nominee John Eager Howard
Party Federalist
Popular vote1
Percentage100.00%

Governor before election

John Eager Howard
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Eager Howard
Federalist

The 1789 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 16, 1789, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown. [1]

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General election

On election day, November 16, 1789, incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Howard was sworn in for his second term on November 16, 1789. [2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1789
PartyCandidateVotes%
Federalist John Eager Howard (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. "John Eager Howard". National Governors Association. January 16, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved April 24, 2024.