1821 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1821 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on December 10, 1821, 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, Democratic-Republican candidates John Leeds Kerr and George C. Washington and Federalist candidates Robert Goodloe Harper, Robert Henry Goldsborough, John Eager Howard, John C. Herbert and Roger B. Taney.[1]
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December 10, 1821
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General election
On election day, December 10, 1821, 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 third term on December 17, 1821.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Samuel Sprigg (incumbent) | 72 | 83.72 | |
| Federalist | Charles Goldsborough | 3 | 3.49 | |
| Federalist | Robert Goodloe Harper | 3 | 3.49 | |
| Federalist | Robert Henry Goldsborough | 2 | 2.33 | |
| Federalist | John Eager Howard | 2 | 2.33 | |
| Democratic-Republican | John Leeds Kerr | 1 | 1.16 | |
| Democratic-Republican | George C. Washington | 1 | 1.16 | |
| Federalist | John C. Herbert | 1 | 1.16 | |
| Federalist | Roger B. Taney | 1 | 1.16 | |
| Total votes | 86 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||