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1847 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1847 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1844 6 October 1847 1850 →
 
Nominee Philip Francis Thomas William Tilghman Goldsborough
Party Democratic Whig
Popular vote 34,388 33,676
Percentage 50.52% 49.48%

County results
Thomas:      50–60%
Goldsborough:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Thomas Pratt
Whig

Elected Governor

Philip Francis Thomas
Democratic

The 1847 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1847 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Democratic nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district Philip Francis Thomas narrowly defeated Whig nominee William Tilghman Goldsborough.[1]

General election

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On election day, 6 October 1847, Democratic nominee Philip Francis Thomas won the election by a margin of 712 votes against his opponent Whig nominee William Tilghman Goldsborough, thereby gaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Thomas was sworn in as the 28th Governor of Maryland on 3 January 1848.[2]

Results

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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1847
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Philip Francis Thomas 34,388 50.52
Whig William Tilghman Goldsborough 33,676 49.48
Total votes 68,064 100.00
Democratic gain from Whig

References

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  1. ^ "Philip Francis Thomas". National Governors Association. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.