1828 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1828 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 7, 1828, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against National Republican nominee and former speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Benedict Joseph Semmes.[1]
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January 7, 1828
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General election
On election day, January 7, 1828, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Kent was sworn in for his third term on January 17, 1828.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Joseph Kent (incumbent) | 80 | 85.11 | |
| Did Not Vote | 13 | 13.83 | ||
| National Republican | Benedict Joseph Semmes | 1 | 1.06 | |
| Total votes | 94 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||