1791 Maryland gubernatorial election
The 1791 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1791 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Federalist candidate and former member of the Maryland Senate George Plater was easily elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]
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General election
On election day, 14 November 1791, Federalist candidate George Plater was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Plater was sworn in as the 6th Governor of Maryland on 14 November 1791.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Federalist | George Plater | 140 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 140 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
References
- "George Plater". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
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