1812 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 9, 1812
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The 1812 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 9, 1812, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Federalist nominee Levin Winder was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Bowie.[1]
General election
On election day, November 9, 1812, Federalist nominee Levin Winder was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Winder was sworn in as the 14th governor of Maryland on November 25, 1812.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Federalist | Levin Winder | 52 | 64.20 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Robert Bowie (incumbent) | 29 | 35.80 | |
| Total votes | 81 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist gain from Democratic-Republican | ||||
References
- ^ "Levin Winder". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved 2024-04-27.