1806 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1806 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1805 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1805
Next Election:1807 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1807
Election Date:10 November 1806
Nominee1:Robert Wright
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:59
Percentage1:79.73%
Nominee2:Charles Carroll
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:11
Percentage2:14.87%
Governor
Before Election:Robert Bowie
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Robert Wright
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1806 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 10 November 1806 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican United States Senator Robert Wright was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States Senator Charles Carroll, former Governor John Eager Howard and fellow former Governor Thomas Johnson.[1]

General election

On election day, 10 November 1806, incumbent Democratic-Republican Senator Robert Wright was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in as the 12th Governor of Maryland on 12 November 1806.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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