1853 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1853 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 2 November 1853 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district Thomas Watkins Ligon defeated Whig nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives Richard Bowie.[1]

1853 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Watkins Ligon Richard Bowie
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 39,087 34,939
Percentage 52.80% 47.20%

County results
Ligon:      50–60%      60–70%
Bowie:      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      50%

Governor before election

Enoch Louis Lowe
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas Watkins Ligon
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 2 November 1853, Democratic nominee Thomas Watkins Ligon won the election by a margin of 4,148 votes against his opponent Whig nominee Richard Bowie, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Ligon was sworn in as the 30th Governor of Maryland on 11 January 1854.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1853
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Thomas Watkins Ligon 39,087 52.80
Whig Richard Bowie 34,939 47.20
Total votes 74,026 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Watkins Ligon". National Governors Association. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 7 September 2004. Retrieved 28 April 2024.