1792 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1792 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on April 3, 1792, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland, following the death of Governor George Plater in office. Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against other candidates to complete the term of late Governor Plater, before winning a full term in his own right on November 12, 1792. The exact results of these elections are unknown.[1]
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April 3, 1792
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General election
On election day, April 3, 1792, Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Lee was sworn in for his fourth term overall on April 3, 1792, and for his fifth on November 12, 1792.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Thomas Sim Lee | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Federalist | Benjamin Ogle | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Federalist | Nicholas Carroll | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||