1848 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1848 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1848 United States presidential election in Maryland

November 7, 1848
 
Nominee Zachary Taylor Lewis Cass
Party Whig Democratic
Home state Louisiana Michigan
Running mate Millard Fillmore William O. Butler
Electoral vote 8 0
Popular vote 37,702 34,528
Percentage 52.10% 47.72%

County Results

President before election

James K. Polk
Democratic

Elected President

Zachary Taylor
Whig

Maryland voted for the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor, over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won Maryland by a narrow margin of 4.38%.

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