1835 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1835 Maryland gubernatorial election
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  1834 January 5, 1835 1836  
  James Thomas, Governor of Maryland.jpg
Nominee James Thomas
Party National Republican
Popular vote67
Percentage80.72%

Governor before election

James Thomas
National Republican

Elected Governor

James Thomas
National Republican

The 1835 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 5, 1835, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent National Republican governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against candidates Joshua Jones and Joseph Weast. [1]

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General election

On election day, January 5, 1835, incumbent National Republican governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Thomas was sworn in for his third term on January 15, 1835. [2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1835
PartyCandidateVotes%
National Republican James Thomas (incumbent) 67 80.72
Did Not Vote1315.66
Joshua Jones22.41
Joseph Weast11.21
Total votes83 100.00
National Republican hold

References

  1. "James Thomas". National Governors Association. January 16, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved April 28, 2024.