1879 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1879 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1879.

1879 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 6, 1879
 
Nominee William Thomas Hamilton James Albert Gary
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 90,771 68,609
Percentage 56.86% 42.98%
Governor before election

John Lee Carroll
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William Thomas Hamilton
Democratic

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Incumbent Democratic Governor John Lee Carroll did not seek re-election.

Democratic candidate William Thomas Hamilton defeated Republican candidate James Albert Gary.

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