1808 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1808 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 14, 1808, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former governor Thomas Johnson, fellow former governor John Eager Howard and former United States senator Richard Potts.[1]
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November 14, 1808
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General election
On election day, November 14, 1808, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his third term on November 21, 1808.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Robert Wright (incumbent) | 60 | 72.29 | |
| Federalist | Thomas Johnson | 16 | 19.28 | |
| Federalist | John Eager Howard | 4 | 4.82 | |
| Federalist | Richard Potts | 3 | 3.61 | |
| Total votes | 83 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||