June 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:June 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1808 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1808
Next Election:November 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1809
Election Date:5 June 1809
Nominee1:Edward Lloyd
Party1:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote1:80
Percentage1:94.12%
Governor
Before Election:James Butcher (Acting)
Before Party:Democratic-Republican Party
After Election:Edward Lloyd
After Party:Democratic-Republican Party

The June 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 5 June 1809 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland following the resignation of Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Wright on 6 May 1809. Democratic-Republican nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th district Edward Lloyd was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States Senator Charles Carroll and Benjamin Stoddart.[1]

General election

On election day, 5 June 1809, Democratic-Republican nominee Edward Lloyd was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Lloyd was sworn in as the 13th Governor of Maryland on 9 June 1809.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edward Lloyd . 26 April 2024 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: MD Governor - Special Election . ourcampaigns.com . 27 August 2004 . 26 April 2024.