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The 1990 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat William Donald Schaefer defeated Republican nominee William S. Shepard handily (59.76% to 40.23%).
As of 2023, this was the last occasion that the following counties have voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election: Cecil, Calvert, Harford, St. Mary's, and Worcester.[original research?]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- William Donald Schaefer, incumbent Governor
- Frederick M. Grisser Jr., LaRouche Activist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Donald Schaefer (incumbent) | 358,534 | 78.05 | |
| Democratic | Frederick M. Grisser Jr. | 100,816 | 21.95 | |
| Total votes | 459,350 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- William S. Shepard, diplomat
- Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William S. Shepard | 66,966 | 52.72 | |
| Republican | Ross Zimmerman Pierpont | 60,065 | 47.28 | |
| Total votes | 127,031 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- William Donald Schaefer, Democratic
- William S. Shepard, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Donald Schaefer (incumbent) | 664,015 | 59.76% | ||
| Republican | William S. Shepard | 446,980 | 40.23% | ||
| Majority | 217,035 | ||||
| Turnout | 1,111,088 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "1990 Gubernatorial Election". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c "1990 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results". Elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ "1990 Gubernatorial General Election Results". Elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
