1790 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1790 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1790 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]

1790 Maryland gubernatorial election

8 November 1790
 
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

General election

On election day, 8 November 1790, 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 third term on 8 November 1790.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1790
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Eager Howard (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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