1828 Maryland gubernatorial election

1828 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Joseph Kent Party Democratic-Republican Popular vote 80 Percentage 85.11%

Governor before election Joseph Kent Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Joseph Kent Democratic-Republican

The 1828 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 7, 1828, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against National Republican nominee and former speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Benedict Joseph Semmes. ^[1]

General election

On election day, January 7, 1828, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Kent was sworn in for his third term on January 17, 1828. ^[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1828

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Joseph Kent (incumbent)	80	85.11
		Did Not Vote	13	13.83
	National Republican	Benedict Joseph Semmes	1	1.06
Total votes			94	100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References

1. "Joseph Kent". National Governors Association . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved April 27, 2024.