1836 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1836 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 4 January 1836 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Whig nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Thomas Veazey was elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 4 January 1836, Whig nominee Thomas Veazey was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Veazey was sworn in as the 24th Governor of Maryland on 14 January 1836.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Whig | Thomas Veazey | 53 | 69.74 | |
Did Not Vote | 23 | 30.26 | ||
Total votes | 76 | 100.00 | ||
Whig gain from National Republican |
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas Veazey". National Governors Association. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 25, 2004. Retrieved April 28, 2024.