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
 
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

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990.[1]

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Donald Schaefer 358,534 78.05
Democratic Frederick M. Grisser Jr. 100,816 21.95
Total votes 459,350 100.00

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
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

1990 Maryland gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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

  1. "1990 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results". Elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  2. "1990 Gubernatorial General Election Results". Elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
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