1832 Maryland gubernatorial election

1832 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1831 January 2, 1832 1833 →

Nominee George Howard Nicholas Brewer Party National Republican Democratic Popular vote 64 5 Percentage 78.05% 6.10%

Governor before election George Howard (Acting) National Republican Elected Governor George Howard National Republican

The 1832 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 2, 1832, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent National Republican Acting Governor George Howard was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee Nicholas Brewer.^[1]

General election

On election day, January 2, 1832, incumbent National Republican Acting Governor George Howard was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Howard was sworn in for his first full term on January 17, 1832.^[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1832

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	National Republican	George Howard	64	78.05
		Did Not Vote	13	15.85
	Democratic	Nicholas Brewer	5	6.10
Total votes			82	100.00
	National Republican hold

References

1. "George Howard". National Governors Association. January 16, 2019. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
2. "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2004. Retrieved 2024-04-28.