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1796 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1796 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Hoskins Stone
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

John Hoskins Stone
Federalist

Elected Governor

John Hoskins Stone
Federalist

The 1796 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 15 November 1796 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Federalist Governor John Hoskins Stone was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 15 November 1796, incumbent Federalist Governor John Hoskins Stone was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Stone was sworn in for his third term on 15 November 1796.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1796
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist John Hoskins Stone (incumbent) 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "John Hoskins Stone". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.