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1789 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1789 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Eager Howard
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Eager Howard
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Eager Howard
Federalist

The 1789 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 16 November 1789 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 16 November 1789, incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Howard was sworn in for his second term on 16 November 1789.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1789
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Eager Howard (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Eager Howard". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.