1803 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1803 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1802 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1802
Next Election:1804 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1804
Election Date:14 November 1803
Nominee1:Robert Bowie
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:1
Percentage1:100.00%
Governor
Before Election:John Francis Mercer
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Robert Bowie
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1803 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1803 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic-Republican nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Robert Bowie was easily elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, 14 November 1803, Democratic-Republican nominee Robert Bowie was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Bowie was sworn in as the 11th Governor of Maryland on 15 November 1803.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Bowie . 25 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 August 2004 . 25 April 2024.