1798 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1798 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1797 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1797
Next Election:1799 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1799
Election Date:14 November 1798
Nominee1:Benjamin Ogle
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Nominee2:Nicholas Carroll
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:0
Percentage2:0.00%
Governor
Before Election:John Henry
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Benjamin Ogle
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1798 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1798 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Federalist candidate Benjamin Ogle was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent, fellow Federalist candidate Nicholas Carroll. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 14 November 1798, Federalist candidate Benjamin Ogle was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Ogle was sworn in as the 9th Governor of Maryland on 14 November 1798.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Benjamin Ogle . 24 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 August 2004 . 24 April 2024.