1835 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1835 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 5 January 1835 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent National Republican governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against candidates Joshua Jones and Joseph Weast.[1]

1835 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee James Thomas
Party National Republican
Popular vote 67
Percentage 80.72%

Governor before election

James Thomas
National Republican

Elected Governor

James Thomas
National Republican

General election

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On election day, 5 January 1835, incumbent National Republican governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Thomas was sworn in for his third term on 15 January 1835.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1835
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican James Thomas (incumbent) 67 80.72
Did Not Vote 13 15.66
Joshua Jones 2 2.41
Joseph Weast 1 1.21
Total votes 83 100.00
National Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "James Thomas". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 28 April 2024.