1778 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1778 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 9 November 1778 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Governor Thomas Johnson was easily re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.[1]

1778 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Thomas Johnson
Party Nonpartisan
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Thomas Johnson
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Thomas Johnson
Nonpartisan

General election

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On election day, 9 November 1778, Thomas Johnson was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly. Johnson was sworn in for his second term on 10 November 1778.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1778
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Thomas Johnson (incumbent) Unknown 100.00
Total votes Unknown 100.00
Nonpartisan hold

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Johnson". National Governors Association. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 29 September 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.