1807 Maryland gubernatorial election

1807 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Robert Wright Charles Carroll John Eager Howard Party Democratic-Republican Federalist Federalist Popular vote 57 7 7 Percentage 80.28% 9.86% 9.86%

Governor before election Robert Wright Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Robert Wright Democratic-Republican

The 1807 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 9, 1807, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States senator Charles Carroll and former governor John Eager Howard in a near rematch of the previous election. ^[1]

General election

On election day, November 9, 1807, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his second term on November 16, 1807. ^[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1807

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Robert Wright (incumbent)	57	80.28
	Federalist	Charles Carroll	7	9.86
	Federalist	John Eager Howard	7	9.86
Total votes			71	100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References

1. "Robert Wright". National Governors Association . Retrieved April 26, 2024.
2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 4, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2024.