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]

1791 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Plater
Party Federalist
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Eager Howard
Federalist

Elected Governor

George Plater
Federalist

General election

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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

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1791
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist George Plater 140 100.00
Total votes 140 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "George Plater". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.