1788 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1788 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 10, 1788, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Federalist candidate John Eager Howard was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against his opponent, fellow Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Johnson. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]
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November 10, 1788
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General election
On election day, November 10, 1788, Federalist candidate John Eager Howard was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Howard was sworn in as the 5th Governor of Maryland on November 24, 1788.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | John Eager Howard | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Federalist | Thomas Johnson | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist gain from Nonpartisan | ||||