1837 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1837 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on January 2, 1837, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Whig governor Thomas Veazey was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
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January 2, 1837
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General election
On election day, January 2, 1837, incumbent Whig governor Thomas Veazey was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Veazey was sworn in for his second term on January 19, 1837.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | Thomas Veazey (incumbent) | 70 | 86.42 | |
| Did Not Vote | 9 | 11.11 | ||
| Scattering | 2 | 2.47 | ||
| Total votes | 81 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
