1829 Maryland gubernatorial election

1829 Maryland gubernatorial election

←  1828 January 5, 1829 1830  →

Nominee Daniel Martin George E. Martin Party National Republican Democratic Popular vote 52 38 Percentage 57.78% 42.22%

Governor before election Joseph Kent Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Daniel Martin National Republican

The 1829 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 5, 1829, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. National Republican nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee George E. Martin. ^[1]

General election

On election day, January 5, 1829, National Republican nominee Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Maryland on January 15, 1829. ^[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1829

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	National Republican	Daniel Martin	52	57.78
	Democratic	George E. Martin	38	42.22
Total votes			90	100.00
	National Republican gain from Democratic-Republican

References

1. "Daniel Martin". National Governors Association . Retrieved April 27, 2024.
2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 25, 2004. Retrieved April 27, 2024.