1990 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1990 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat William Donald Schaefer defeated Republican nominee William S. Shepard handily (59.76% to 40.23%).

1990 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 6, 1990
Turnout54.85%
 
Nominee William Donald Schaefer William S. Shepard
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Melvin Steinberg Lois Shepard
Popular vote 664,015 446,980
Percentage 59.76% 40.23%

County results
Schaefer:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Shepard:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

William Donald Schaefer
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Donald Schaefer
Democratic

As of 2023, this was the last occasion that the following counties have voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election: Cecil, Calvert, Harford, St. Mary's, and Worcester.

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