1790 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1790 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1790, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]
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November 8, 1790
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General election
On election day, November 8, 1790, incumbent Federalist Governor John Eager Howard was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Howard was sworn in for his third term on November 8, 1790.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Federalist | John Eager Howard (incumbent) | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||