1829 Maryland gubernatorial election

1829 Maryland gubernatorial election
January 5, 1829
 
Nominee Daniel Martin George E. Martin
Party National Republican Democratic
Popular vote 52 38
Percentage 57.78% 42.22%
Governor before election

Joseph Kent
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Daniel Martin
National Republican

The 1829 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 5, 1829, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. National Republican nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee George E. Martin.[1]

General election

On election day, January 5, 1829, National Republican nominee Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Maryland on January 15, 1829.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1829
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican Daniel Martin 52 57.78
Democratic George E. Martin 38 42.22
Total votes 90 100.00
National Republican gain from Democratic-Republican

References

  1. ^ "Daniel Martin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 25, 2004. Retrieved 2024-04-27.


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