1827 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1827 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1826 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1826
Next Election:1828 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1828
Election Date:1 January 1827
Nominee1:Joseph Kent
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:84
Percentage1:97.68%
Governor
Before Election:Joseph Kent
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Joseph Kent
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1827 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 1 January 1827 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Isaac McKim.[1]

General election

On election day, 1 January 1827, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Kent was sworn in for his second term on 18 January 1827.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph Kent . 27 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 26 August 2004 . 27 April 2024.