1848 United States presidential election in Maryland

The 1848 United States presidential election in Maryland took place on November 7, 1848, as part of the 1848 United States presidential election. Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for president and vice president.

1848 United States presidential election in Maryland

November 7, 1848

Nominee Zachary Taylor Lewis Cass Party Whig Democratic Home state Louisiana Michigan Running mate Millard Fillmore William O. Butler Electoral vote 8 0 Popular vote 37,702 34,528 Percentage 52.10% 47.72%

President before election James K. Polk Democratic Elected President Zachary Taylor Whig

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Maryland voted for the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor, over Democratic candidate Lewis Cass. Taylor won Maryland by a narrow margin of 4.38%.