1844 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1844 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 2 October 1844 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Whig nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Thomas Pratt narrowly defeated Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th district James Carroll.[1]
General election
On election day, 2 October 1844, Whig nominee Thomas Pratt won the election by a margin of 548 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee James Carroll, thereby gaining Whig control over the office of governor. Pratt was sworn in as the 27th Governor of Maryland on 6 January 1845.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Thomas Pratt | 35,040 | 50.39 | |
| Democratic | James Carroll | 34,492 | 49.61 | |
| Total votes | 69,532 | 100.00 | ||
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References
- ↑ "Thomas Pratt". National Governors Association. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ↑ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 16 February 2005. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
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