1887 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1887 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1887.
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November 8, 1887
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 County results Jackson: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Brooks: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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Incumbent Democratic Governor Henry Lloyd did not seek re-election.
Democratic candidate Elihu Emory Jackson defeated Republican candidate Walter B. Brooks.
General election
Candidates
- Elihu Emory Jackson, Democratic, former State Senator[1]
- Walter B. Brooks, Republican, businessman[2]
- Summerfield Baldwin, Prohibition, merchant[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elihu Emory Jackson | 99,038 | 52.10% | ||
| Republican | Walter B. Brooks | 86,622 | 45.57% | ||
| Prohibition | Summerfield Baldwin | 4,416 | 2.32% | ||
| Majority | 12,416 | 6.53% | |||
| Turnout | 190,076 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
