1871 Maryland gubernatorial election

1871 Maryland gubernatorial election

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  William Pinkney Whyte 1865-1880 Maryland politician.jpg Jacob Tome (page 18 crop).jpg
Nominee William Pinkney Whyte Jacob Tome
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 73,958 58,838
Percentage 55.69% 44.31%

Governor before election

Oden Bowie
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Pinkney Whyte
Democratic

The 1871 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1871.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Oden Bowie did not seek re-election.

Democratic candidate William Pinkney Whyte defeated Republican candidate Jacob Tome.

General election

Candidates

Results

1871 Maryland gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William Pinkney Whyte 73,958 55.69%
Republican Jacob Tome 58,838 44.31%
Majority 15,120 11.38%
Turnout 132,796
Democratic hold Swing

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