November 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election

The November 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 13 November 1809 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Edward Lloyd was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former United States senator Charles Carroll, Levin Winder, Benjamin Stoddart and former governor John Eager Howard.[1]

November 1809 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Edward Lloyd Charles Carroll Levin Winder
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist Federalist
Popular vote 57 16 5
Percentage 70.37% 19.75% 6.17%

Governor before election

Edward Lloyd
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Edward Lloyd
Democratic-Republican

General election

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On election day, 13 November 1809, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Edward Lloyd was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Lloyd was sworn in for his first full term on 20 November 1809.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, November 1809
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Edward Lloyd (incumbent) 57 70.37
Federalist Charles Carroll 16 19.75
Federalist Levin Winder 5 6.17
Federalist Benjamin Stoddart 2 2.47
Federalist John Eager Howard 1 1.24
Total votes 81 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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