1982 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1982 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1978 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1978
Next Election:1986 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1986
Election Date:November 2, 1982
Image1:File:Maryland Governor Harry Hughes speaking at Fort Belvoir, Feb 16, 1985.jpg
Nominee1:Harry Hughes
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate1:J. Joseph Curran Jr.
Popular Vote1:705,910
Percentage1:61.97%
Nominee2:Robert A. Pascal
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Newton Steers
Popular Vote2:432,826
Percentage2:38.00%
Map Size:295px
Governor
Before Election:Harry Hughes
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Harry Hughes
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1982 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat Harry Hughes defeated Republican nominee Robert A. Pascal with 61.97% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 14, 1982.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-01-16.