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The 1816 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 December 1816 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist Governor Charles Carnan Ridgely was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Democratic-Republican Governor Robert Bowie in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 9 December 1816, incumbent Federalist Governor Charles Carnan Ridgely was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Ridgely was sworn in for his second term on 6 January 1817.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1816
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Charles Carnan Ridgely (incumbent) 62 78.48
Democratic-Republican Robert Bowie 17 21.52
Total votes 79 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Charles Carnan Ridgely". National Governors Association. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2024.