1802 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1802 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1802 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor John Francis Mercer was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent Federalist nominee James Murray in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 8 November 1802, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor John Francis Mercer was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Mercer was sworn in for his second term on 15 November 1802.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | John Francis Mercer (incumbent) | 53 | 70.67 | |
Federalist | James Murray | 22 | 29.33 | |
Total votes | 75 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "John Francis Mercer". National Governors Association. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
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