1823 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1823 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 8 December 1823 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Stevens Jr. was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Federalist governor Charles Goldsborough.[1]

1823 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Samuel Stevens Jr.
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 74
Percentage 97.37%

Governor before election

Samuel Stevens Jr.
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Samuel Stevens Jr.
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 8 December 1823, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Stevens Jr. was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Stevens was sworn in for his second term on 5 January 1824.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1823
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Samuel Stevens Jr. (incumbent) 74 97.37
Federalist Charles Goldsborough 1 1.32
Did Not Vote 1 1.32
Total votes 76 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Samuel Stevens Jr". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.