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1792 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1792 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1791 3 April 1792 1793 →
 
Nominee Thomas Sim Lee
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

James Brice (Acting)
Federalist

Elected Governor

Thomas Sim Lee
Federalist

The 1792 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 3 April 1792 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland, following the death of Governor George Plater in office. Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against other candidates to complete the term of late Governor Plater, before winning a full term in his own right on 12 November 1792. The exact results of these elections are unknown.[1]

General election

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On election day, 3 April 1792, Federalist candidate and former Governor Thomas Sim Lee was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Lee was sworn in for his fourth term overall on 3 April 1792 and for his fifth on 12 November 1792.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1792
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Thomas Sim Lee 1 100.00
Federalist Benjamin Ogle 0 0.00
Federalist Nicholas Carroll 0 0.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist hold

References

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  1. ^ "Thomas Sim Lee". National Governors Association. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 26 August 2004. Retrieved 24 April 2024.