1828 Maryland gubernatorial election

Maryland gubernatorial election
1828 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Joseph Kent
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 80
Percentage 85.11%

Governor before election

Joseph Kent
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph Kent
Democratic-Republican

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The 1828 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 7 January 1828 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against National Republican nominee and former Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Benedict Joseph Semmes.[1]

General election

On election day, 7 January 1828, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Kent was sworn in for his third term on 17 January 1828.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1828
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Joseph Kent (incumbent) 80 85.11
Did Not Vote 13 13.83
National Republican Benedict Joseph Semmes 1 1.06
Total votes 94 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Joseph Kent". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.


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