1830 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1830 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 4 January 1830 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Democratic nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Thomas King Carroll was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent National Republican governor Daniel Martin.[1]

1830 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas King Carroll Daniel Martin
Party Democratic National Republican
Popular vote 50 43
Percentage 53.76% 46.24%

Governor before election

Daniel Martin
National Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas King Carroll
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 4 January 1830, Democratic nominee Thomas King Carroll was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Carroll was sworn in as the 21st governor of Maryland on 15 January 1830.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1830
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas King Carroll 50 53.76
National Republican Daniel Martin 43 46.24
Total votes 93 100.00
Democratic gain from National Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Daniel Martin". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.