1819 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1819 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1818 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1818
Next Election:1820 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1820
Election Date:13 December 1819
Nominee1:Samuel Sprigg
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:49
Percentage1:57.65%
Nominee2:Charles Goldsborough
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:36
Percentage2:42.35%
Governor
Before Election:Charles Goldsborough
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Samuel Sprigg
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1819 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 13 December 1819 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic-Republican nominee Samuel Sprigg was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent Federalist Governor Charles Goldsborough.[1]

General election

On election day, 13 December 1819, Democratic-Republican nominee Samuel Sprigg was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Sprigg was sworn in as the 17th Governor of Maryland on 20 December 1819.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samuel Sprigg . 27 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 25 August 2004 . 27 April 2024.