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The 1802 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 8 November 1802 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor John Francis Mercer was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent Federalist nominee James Murray in a rematch of the previous election.[1]

General election

On election day, 8 November 1802, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor John Francis Mercer was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Mercer was sworn in for his second term on 15 November 1802.[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1802
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Francis Mercer (incumbent) 53 70.67
Federalist James Murray 22 29.33
Total votes 75 100.00
Democratic-Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "John Francis Mercer". National Governors Association. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 25 April 2024.


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