1822 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1822 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1821 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1821
Next Election:1823 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1823
Election Date:9 December 1822
Nominee1:Samuel Stevens Jr.
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:63
Percentage1:79.75%
Nominee2:James B. Robins
Party2:Federalist Party
Popular Vote2:16
Percentage2:20.25%
Governor
Before Election:Samuel Sprigg
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Samuel Stevens Jr.
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1822 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1822 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic-Republican nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Samuel Stevens Jr. was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist nominee James B. Robins.[1]

General election

On election day, 9 December 1822, Democratic-Republican nominee Samuel Stevens Jr. was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Stevens was sworn in as the 18th Governor of Maryland on 16 December 1822.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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