1837 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1837 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1836 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1836
Next Election:January 1838 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:Jan. 1838
Election Date:2 January 1837
Nominee1:Thomas Veazey
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:70
Percentage1:86.42%
Governor
Before Election:Thomas Veazey
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:Thomas Veazey
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1837 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 2 January 1837 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Whig Governor Thomas Veazey was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]

General election

On election day, 2 January 1837, incumbent Whig Governor Thomas Veazey was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Veazey was sworn in for his second term on 19 January 1837.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thomas Veazey . 28 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 23 August 2004 . 28 April 2024.