1871 Maryland gubernatorial election

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

1871 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 7, 1871
 
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

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

Democratic candidate William Pinkney Whyte defeated Republican candidate Jacob Tome.

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