1792 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1792 Maryland gubernatorial election
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Nominee Thomas Sim Lee
Party Federalist
Popular vote1
Percentage100.00%
Governor before election

James Brice (Acting)
Federalist

Elected Governor

Thomas Sim Lee
Federalist

The 1792 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1792, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland, following the death of Governor George Plater in office. Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against other candidates to complete the term of late Governor Plater, before winning a full term in his own right on November 12, 1792. The exact results of these elections are unknown. [1]

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General election

On election day, April 3, 1792, Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Lee was sworn in for his fourth term overall on April 3, 1792, and for his fifth on November 12, 1792. [2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1792
PartyCandidateVotes%
Federalist Thomas Sim Lee 1 100.00
Federalist Benjamin Ogle 00.00
Federalist Nicholas Carroll00.00
Total votes1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ↑ "Thomas Sim Lee". National Governors Association . Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
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