1779 Maryland gubernatorial election
The 1779 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1779 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Candidate Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent Edward Lloyd.[1]
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General election
On election day, 8 November 1779, Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Lee was sworn in as the 2nd Governor of Maryland on 12 November 1779.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Thomas Sim Lee | 39 | 68.42 | |
| Nonpartisan | Edward Lloyd | 18 | 31.58 | |
| Total votes | 57 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
- "Thomas Sim Lee". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 September 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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