1816 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1816 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1816 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist governor Charles Carnan Ridgely was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Democratic-Republican governor Robert Bowie in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 9 December 1816, incumbent Federalist governor Charles Carnan Ridgely was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Ridgely was sworn in for his second term on 6 January 1817.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Federalist | Charles Carnan Ridgely (incumbent) | 62 | 78.48 | |
Democratic-Republican | Robert Bowie | 17 | 21.52 | |
Total votes | 79 | 100.00 | ||
Federalist hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "Charles Carnan Ridgely". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
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