1829 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1829 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1828 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1828
Next Election:1830 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1830
Election Date:5 January 1829
Nominee1:Daniel Martin
Party1:National Republican Party
Popular Vote1:52
Percentage1:57.78%
Nominee2:George E. Martin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:38
Percentage2:42.22%
Governor
Before Election:Joseph Kent
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Daniel Martin
After Party:National Republican Party

The 1829 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 5 January 1829 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. National Republican nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee George E. Martin.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 January 1829, National Republican nominee Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Maryland on 15 January 1829.[2]

Results

Notes and References

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