1836 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1836 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1835 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1835
Next Election:1837 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1837
Election Date:4 January 1836
Nominee1:Thomas Veazey
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:53
Percentage1:69.74%
Governor
Before Election:James Thomas
Before Party:National Republican Party
After Election:Thomas Veazey
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1836 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 4 January 1836 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Whig nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Thomas Veazey was elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 4 January 1836, Whig nominee Thomas Veazey was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Veazey was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Maryland on 14 January 1836.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Veazey . 28 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 25 August 2004 . 28 April 2024.