1834 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1834 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 6 January 1834 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent National Republican Governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee and former Governor Edward Lloyd.[1]

1834 Maryland gubernatorial election

6 January 1834
 
Nominee James Thomas Edward Lloyd
Party National Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48 46
Percentage 50.53% 48.42%

Governor before election

James Thomas
National Republican

Elected Governor

James Thomas
National Republican

General election

On election day, 6 January 1834, incumbent National Republican Governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Thomas was sworn in for his second term on 16 January 1834.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1834
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican James Thomas (incumbent) 48 50.53
Democratic Edward Lloyd 46 48.42
Did Not Vote 1 1.05
Total votes 95 100.00
National Republican hold

References

  1. "James Thomas". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 28 April 2024.


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