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%).
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County Results Schaefer: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Shepard: 50-60% 60-70% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Maryland |
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Government |
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990.[1]
Candidates
- William Donald Schaefer, incumbent Governor
- Frederick M. Grisser Jr., LaRouche Activist
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | William Donald Schaefer | 358,534 | 78.05 | |
Democratic | Frederick M. Grisser Jr. | 100,816 | 21.95 | |
Total votes | 459,350 | 100.00 |
Candidates
- William S. Shepard, diplomat
- Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | William S. Shepard | 66,966 | 52.72 | |
Republican | Ross Zimmerman Pierpont | 60,065 | 47.28 | |
Total votes | 127,031 | 100.00 |
General election
Candidates
- William Donald Schaefer, Democratic
- William S. Shepard, Republican
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | William Donald Schaefer | 664,015 | 59.76% | ||
Republican | William S. Shepard | 446,980 | 40.23% | ||
Majority | 217,035 | ||||
Turnout | 1,111,088 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
- "1990 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results". Elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
- "1990 Gubernatorial General Election Results". Elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
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