1827 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1827 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 1 January 1827 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Isaac McKim.[1]

1827 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Joseph Kent
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 84
Percentage 97.68%

Governor before election

Joseph Kent
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph Kent
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 1 January 1827, 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 second term on 18 January 1827.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1827
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Joseph Kent (incumbent) 84 97.68
Democratic-Republican Isaac McKim 1 1.16
Did Not Vote 1 1.16
Total votes 86 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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