1811 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1811 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1810 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1810
Next Election:1812 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1812
Election Date:11 November 1811
Nominee1:Robert Bowie
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:51
Percentage1:67.10%
Nominee2:John Eager Howard
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:25
Percentage2:32.90%
Governor
Before Election:Edward Lloyd
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Robert Bowie
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1811 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 11 November 1811 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Former Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Bowie was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist nominee and fellow former Governor John Eager Howard.[1]

General election

On election day, 11 November 1811, former Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Bowie was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Bowie was sworn in for his fourth overall term on 16 November 1811.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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