1818 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1818 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on December 14, 1818, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Federalist nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district Charles Goldsborough was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic-Republican nominee Frisby Tilghman.[1]
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December 14, 1818
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General election
On election day, December 14, 1818, Federalist nominee Charles Goldsborough was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Goldsborough was sworn in as the 16th Governor of Maryland on January 8, 1819.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Charles Goldsborough | 49 | 52.69 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Frisby Tilghman | 44 | 47.31 | |
| Total votes | 93 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||