1828 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1828 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1827 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1827
Next Election:1829 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1829
Election Date:7 January 1828
Nominee1:Joseph Kent
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:80
Percentage1:85.11%
Governor
Before Election:Joseph Kent
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Joseph Kent
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The 1828 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 7 January 1828 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against National Republican nominee and former Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Benedict Joseph Semmes.[1]

General election

On election day, 7 January 1828, 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 third term on 17 January 1828.[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.