1785 Maryland gubernatorial election
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November 17, 1785
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The 1785 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 17, 1785, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Candidate William Smallwood was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent, former President of the Maryland Senate Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, November 17, 1785, William Smallwood was elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Smallwood was sworn in as the 4th Governor of Maryland on November 26, 1785.[2]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Smallwood | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Nonpartisan | Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Nonpartisan hold | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "William Smallwood". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
- ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. September 28, 2004. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
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