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]
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General election
editOn 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ "Joseph Kent". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.