1990 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1990 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat William Donald Schaefer defeated Republican nominee William S. Shepard handily (59.76% to 40.23%).
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November 6, 1990
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| Turnout | 54.85%[1] | |||||||||||||||||||
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 County results Schaefer: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Shepard: 50–60% 60–70% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- William Donald Schaefer, incumbent Governor
- Frederick M. Grisser Jr., LaRouche Activist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Donald Schaefer (incumbent) | 358,534 | 78.05 | |
| Democratic | Frederick M. Grisser Jr. | 100,816 | 21.95 | |
| Total votes | 459,350 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- William S. Shepard, diplomat
- Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | William S. Shepard | 66,966 | 52.72 | |
| Republican | Ross Zimmerman Pierpont | 60,065 | 47.28 | |
| Total votes | 127,031 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- William Donald Schaefer, Democratic
- William S. Shepard, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | William Donald Schaefer (incumbent) | 664,015 | 59.76% | −22.61% | |
| Republican | William S. Shepard | 446,980 | 40.23% | +22.60% | |
| Majority | 217,035 | ||||
| Turnout | 1,111,088 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||