1820 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1820 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1819 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1819
Next Election:1821 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1821
Election Date:11 December 1820
Nominee1:Samuel Sprigg
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:48
Percentage1:51.06%
Nominee2:Charles Goldsborough
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:46
Percentage2:48.94%
Governor
Before Election:Samuel Sprigg
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Samuel Sprigg
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1820 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 11 December 1820 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Samuel Sprigg was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Federalist Governor Charles Goldsborough in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 11 December 1820, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Samuel Sprigg was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Sprigg was sworn in for his second term on 18 December 1820.[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.