1829 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1829 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 5, 1829, in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. National Republican nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Democratic nominee George E. Martin.[1]
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January 5, 1829
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General election
On election day, January 5, 1829, National Republican nominee Daniel Martin was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining National Republican control over the office of governor. Martin was sworn in as the 20th Governor of Maryland on January 15, 1829.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| National Republican | Daniel Martin | 52 | 57.78 | |
| Democratic | George E. Martin | 38 | 42.22 | |
| Total votes | 90 | 100.00 | ||
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