1827 Maryland gubernatorial election

1827 Maryland gubernatorial election

January 1, 1827

Nominee Joseph Kent Party Democratic-Republican Popular vote 84 Percentage 97.68%

Governor before election Joseph Kent Democratic-Republican Elected Governor Joseph Kent Democratic-Republican

The 1827 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 1, 1827, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against fellow Democratic-Republican candidate Isaac McKim.^[1]

General election

On election day, January 1, 1827, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Kent was sworn in for his second term on January 18, 1827.^[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1827

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic-Republican	Joseph Kent (incumbent)	84	97.68
	Democratic-Republican	Isaac McKim	1	1.16
		Did Not Vote	1	1.16
Total votes			86	100.00
	Democratic-Republican hold

References

1. "Joseph Kent". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved 2024-04-27.