1808 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1808 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1807 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1807
Next Election:June 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1809 (Special)
Election Date:14 November 1808
Nominee1:Robert Wright
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:60
Percentage1:72.29%
Nominee2:Thomas Johnson
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:16
Percentage2:19.28%
Governor
Before Election:Robert Wright
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Robert Wright
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1808 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1808 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 Governor Thomas Johnson, fellow former Governor John Eager Howard and former United States Senator Richard Potts.[1]

General election

On election day, 14 November 1808, 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 third term on 21 November 1808.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Wright . 16 January 2019 . 26 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 August 2004 . 26 April 2024.