1820 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1820 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on December 11, 1820, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Sprigg was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Federalist governor Charles Goldsborough in a rematch of the previous election.[1]
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December 11, 1820
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General election
On election day, December 11, 1820, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Sprigg was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Sprigg was sworn in for his second term on December 18, 1820.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic-Republican | Samuel Sprigg (incumbent) | 48 | 51.06 | |
| Federalist | Charles Goldsborough | 46 | 48.94 | |
| Total votes | 94 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||