1792 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1792 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1791 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1791
Next Election:1793 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1793
Election Date:3 April 1792
Nominee1:Thomas Sim Lee
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:James Brice (Acting)
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Thomas Sim Lee
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1792 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1792 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland, following the death of Governor George Plater in office. Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against other candidates to complete the term of late Governor Plater, before winning a full term in his own right on 12 November 1792. The exact results of these elections are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 3 April 1792, Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Lee was sworn in for his fourth term overall on 3 April 1792 and for his fifth on 12 November 1792.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Sim Lee . 24 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 August 2004 . 24 April 2024.