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The January 1838 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 2 January 1838 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
[edit]On election day, 2 January 1838, 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 third term on 19 January 1838.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Whig | Thomas Veazey (incumbent) | 52 | 66.67 | |
Did Not Vote | 24 | 30.77 | ||
Scattering | 2 | 2.56 | ||
Total votes | 78 | 100.00 | ||
Whig hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas Veazey". National Governors Association. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 23 August 2004. Retrieved 28 April 2024.