1883 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1883 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1883.
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November 6, 1883
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 County results McLane: 50â60% 60â70% Holton: 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic Governor William Thomas Hamilton did not seek re-election.
Democratic candidate Robert Milligan McLane defeated Republican candidate Hart B. Holton.
General election
Candidates
- Robert Milligan McLane, Democratic, former U.S. Congressman
- Hart B. Holton, Republican, incumbent U.S. Congressman
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Milligan McLane | 92,694 | 53.46% | ||
| Republican | Hart B. Holton | 80,707 | 46.54% | ||
| Majority | 11,987 | 6.92% | |||
| Turnout | 173,401 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
