1791 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1791 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 14, 1791, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Federalist candidate and former member of the Maryland Senate George Plater was easily elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]
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November 14, 1791
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General election
On election day, November 14, 1791, Federalist candidate George Plater was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Plater was sworn in as the 6th Governor of Maryland on November 14, 1791.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Federalist | George Plater | 140 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 140 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
