1790 Maryland gubernatorial election

1790 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 8, 1790
 
Nominee John Eager Howard
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Eager Howard
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Eager Howard
Federalist

The 1790 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1790, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

On election day, November 8, 1790, incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Howard was sworn in for his third term on November 8, 1790.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1790
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Eager Howard (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "John Eager Howard". National Governors Association. January 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved 2024-04-24.