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1834 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1834 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1833 6 January 1834 1835 →
 
Nominee James Thomas Edward Lloyd
Party National Republican Democratic
Popular vote 48 46
Percentage 50.53% 48.42%

Governor before election

James Thomas
National Republican

Elected Governor

James Thomas
National Republican

The 1834 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 6 January 1834 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent National Republican governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee and former governor Edward Lloyd.[1]

General election

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On election day, 6 January 1834, incumbent National Republican governor James Thomas was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Thomas was sworn in for his second term on 16 January 1834.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1834
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican James Thomas (incumbent) 48 50.53
Democratic Edward Lloyd 46 48.42
Did Not Vote 1 1.05
Total votes 95 100.00
National Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "James Thomas". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 25 August 2004. Retrieved 28 April 2024.