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1808 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Robert Wright Thomas Johnson
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 60 16
Percentage 72.29% 19.28%

Governor before election

Robert Wright
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Robert Wright
Democratic-Republican

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The 1808 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1808 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former governor Thomas Johnson, fellow former governor John Eager Howard and former United States senator Richard Potts.

General election

On election day, 14 November 1808, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his third term on 21 November 1808.

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1808
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Robert Wright (incumbent) 60 72.29
Federalist Thomas Johnson 16 19.28
Federalist John Eager Howard 4 4.82
Federalist Richard Potts 3 3.61
Total votes 83 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. "Robert Wright". National Governors Association. January 16, 2019. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved April 26, 2024.


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See also: Political party strength in Maryland
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