1830 Maryland gubernatorial election
1830 Maryland gubernatorial race. Thomas King Carroll (D) beats Daniel Martin (R)
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The 1830 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 4, 1830, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Democratic nominee and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates Thomas King Carroll was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against incumbent National Republican governor Daniel Martin.[1]
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January 4, 1830
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General election
On election day, January 4, 1830, Democratic nominee Thomas King Carroll was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Carroll was sworn in as the 21st governor of Maryland on January 15, 1830.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas King Carroll | 50 | 53.76 | |
| National Republican | Daniel Martin | 43 | 46.24 | |
| Total votes | 93 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic gain from National Republican | ||||