The 1819 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on December 13, 1819, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic-Republican nominee Samuel Sprigg was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent Federalist Governor Charles Goldsborough.[1]

General election

On election day, December 13, 1819, Democratic-Republican nominee Samuel Sprigg was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Sprigg was sworn in as the 17th Governor of Maryland on December 20, 1819.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1819
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Samuel Sprigg 49 57.65
Federalist Charles Goldsborough (incumbent) 36 42.35
Total votes 85 100.00
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

  1. ↑ "Samuel Sprigg". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  2. ↑ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 25, 2004. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1819_Maryland_gubernatorial_election