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June 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election

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June 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edward Lloyd
Party Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 80
Percentage 94.12%

Governor before election

James Butcher (Acting)
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Edward Lloyd
Democratic-Republican

The June 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 5 June 1809 in order to elect the governor of Maryland following the resignation of Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright on 6 May 1809. Democratic-Republican nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th district Edward Lloyd was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States Senator Charles Carroll and Benjamin Stoddart.[1]

General election

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On election day, 5 June 1809, Democratic-Republican nominee Edward Lloyd was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Lloyd was sworn in as the 13th governor of Maryland on 9 June 1809.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, June 1809
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Edward Lloyd 80 94.12
Federalist Charles Carroll 4 4.70
Federalist Benjamin Stoddart 1 1.18
Total votes 85 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Edward Lloyd". National Governors Association. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor - Special Election". ourcampaigns.com. 27 August 2004. Retrieved 26 April 2024.