1871 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1871 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1871.
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November 7, 1871
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 County results Whyte: 50â60% 60â70% Tome: 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic Governor Oden Bowie did not seek re-election.[1]
Democratic candidate William Pinkney Whyte defeated Republican candidate Jacob Tome.
General election
Candidates
- William Pinkney Whyte, Democratic, former U.S. Senator
- Jacob Tome, Republican, businessman,[2] former State Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Pinkney Whyte | 73,958 | 55.69% | ||
| Republican | Jacob Tome | 58,838 | 44.31% | ||
| Majority | 15,120 | 11.38% | |||
| Turnout | 132,796 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
