1782 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1782 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1781 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1781
Next Election:1783 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1783
Election Date:15 November 1782
Nominee1:William Paca
Party1:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Nominee2:Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
Party2:Nonpartisan politician
Popular Vote2:0
Percentage2:0.00%
Governor
Before Election:Thomas Sim Lee
Before Party:Nonpartisan politician
After Election:William Paca
After Party:Nonpartisan politician

The 1782 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 15 November 1782 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Candidate William Paca was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent, former President of the Maryland Senate Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 15 November 1782, William Paca was elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Paca was sworn in as the 3rd Governor of Maryland on 16 November 1782.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Paca . 24 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 29 September 2004 . 24 April 2024.