1816 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1816 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on December 9, 1816, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist governor Charles Carnan Ridgely was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Democratic-Republican governor Robert Bowie in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
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December 9, 1816
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General election
On election day, December 9, 1816, incumbent Federalist governor Charles Carnan Ridgely was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Ridgely was sworn in for his second term on January 6, 1817.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Charles Carnan Ridgely (incumbent) | 62 | 78.48 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Robert Bowie | 17 | 21.52 | |
| Total votes | 79 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||