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1801 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1801 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1800 9 November 1801 1802 →
 
Nominee John Francis Mercer James Murray
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 59 26
Percentage 69.41% 30.59%

Governor before election

Benjamin Ogle
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Francis Mercer
Democratic-Republican

The 1801 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 November 1801 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic-Republican nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district John Francis Mercer was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent Federalist nominee James Murray.[1]

General election

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On election day, 9 November 1801, Democratic-Republican nominee John Francis Mercer was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Mercer was sworn in as the 10th Governor of Maryland on 10 November 1801.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1801
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican John Francis Mercer 59 69.41
Federalist James Murray 26 30.59
Total votes 85 100.00
Democratic-Republican gain from Federalist

References

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