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The 1815 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 11 December 1815 in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Federalist nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland Charles Carnan Ridgely was elected by the Maryland General Assembly against former Democratic-Republican governor Robert Bowie.[1]
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On election day, 11 December 1815, Federalist nominee Charles Carnan Ridgely was elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of governor. Ridgely was sworn in as the 15th governor of Maryland on 2 January 1816.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Charles Carnan Ridgely | 47 | 51.09 | |
| Democratic-Republican | Robert Bowie | 45 | 48.91 | |
| Total votes | 92 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||
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