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 were held on September 14, 1982.[1]