1807 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1807 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1806 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1806
Next Election:1808 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1808
Election Date:9 November 1807
Nominee1:Robert Wright
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:57
Percentage1:80.28%
Nominee2:Charles Carroll
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:7
Percentage2:9.86%
Nominee3:John Eager Howard
Party3:Federalist Party
Popular Vote3:7
Percentage3:9.86%
Governor
Before Election:Robert Wright
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Robert Wright
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1807 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 November 1807 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States Senator Charles Carroll and former Governor John Eager Howard in a near rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 9 November 1807, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his second term on 16 November 1807.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Wright . 26 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 4 February 2013 . 26 April 2024.