1791 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1791 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 14 November 1791 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Federalist candidate and former member of the Maryland Senate George Plater was easily elected by the Maryland General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.^[1]

1791 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Plater Party Federalist Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election John Eager Howard Federalist Elected Governor George Plater Federalist

General election

On election day, 14 November 1791, Federalist candidate George Plater was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Plater was sworn in as the 6th Governor of Maryland on 14 November 1791.^[2]

Results

Maryland gubernatorial election, 1791

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Federalist	George Plater	140	100.00
Total votes			140	100.00
	Federalist hold