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The 1808 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1808 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former Governor Thomas Johnson, fellow former Governor John Eager Howard and former United States Senator Richard Potts.[1]
On election day, 14 November 1808, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his third term on 21 November 1808.[2]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic-Republican | Robert Wright (incumbent) | 60 | 72.29 | |
Federalist | Thomas Johnson | 16 | 19.28 | |
Federalist | John Eager Howard | 4 | 4.82 | |
Federalist | Richard Potts | 3 | 3.61 | |
Total votes | 83 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic-Republican hold |
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See also: Political party strength in Maryland |