1819 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1819 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 13 December 1819 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic-Republican nominee Samuel Sprigg was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent Federalist Governor Charles Goldsborough.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 13 December 1819, Democratic-Republican nominee Samuel Sprigg was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Sprigg was sworn in as the 17th Governor of Maryland on 20 December 1819.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Samuel Sprigg | 49 | 57.65 | |
Federalist | Charles Goldsborough (incumbent) | 36 | 42.35 | |
Total votes | 85 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist |
References
[edit]- ^ "Samuel Sprigg". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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