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The 1871 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1871.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Oden Bowie did not seek re-election.[1]
Democratic candidate William Pinkney Whyte defeated Republican candidate Jacob Tome.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | William Pinkney Whyte | 73,958 | 55.69% | ||
Republican | Jacob Tome | 58,838 | 44.31% | ||
Majority | 15,120 | 11.38% | |||
Turnout | 132,796 | ||||
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See also: Political party strength in Maryland |
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