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Elections in Maryland |
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Government |
The 1837 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 2 January 1837 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Whig Governor Thomas Veazey was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
General election
On election day, 2 January 1837, incumbent Whig Governor Thomas Veazey was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Veazey was sworn in for his second term on 19 January 1837.[2]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Whig | Thomas Veazey (incumbent) | 70 | 86.42 | |
Did Not Vote | 9 | 11.11 | ||
Scattering | 2 | 2.47 | ||
Total votes | 81 | 100.00 | ||
Whig hold |
References
- ^ "Thomas Veazey". National Governors Association. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 August 2004. Retrieved 28 April 2024.