1826 Maryland gubernatorial election

1826 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Joseph Kent William Tyler Party Democratic-Republican Popular vote 59 30 Percentage 65.56% 33.33

Governor before election Samuel Stevens Jr. Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Joseph Kent Democratic-Republican

The 1826 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 2, 1826, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic-Republican nominee and incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district Joseph Kent was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against candidates William Tyler and Thomas H. Carroll. ^[1]

General election

On election day, January 2, 1826, Democratic-Republican nominee Joseph Kent was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Kent was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Maryland on January 9, 1826. ^[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1826

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Joseph Kent	59	65.56
		William Tyler	30	33.33
		Thomas H. Carroll	1	1.11
Total votes			90	100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References

1. "Joseph Kent". National Governors Association . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. March 28, 2005. Retrieved April 27, 2024.