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1990 Maryland Gubernatorial Election
The 1990 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democratic Party (United States), Democrat William Donald Schaefer defeated Republican Party (United States), Republican nominee William S. Shepard handily (59.76% to 40.23%). , this was the last occasion that the following counties have voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election: Cecil County, Maryland, Cecil, Calvert County, Maryland, Calvert, Harford County, Maryland, Harford, St. Mary's County, Maryland, St. Mary's, and Worcester County, Maryland, Worcester. Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990. Democratic primary Candidates *William Donald Schaefer, incumbent Governor of Maryland, Governor *Frederick M. Grisser Jr., LaRouche Activist Results Republican primary Candidates *William S. Shepard, diplomat *Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate Results General election Candidates *William Donald Schaefer, Democratic *William S. Shepard, Republi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maryland State Board Of Elections
The government of Maryland is conducted according to the Maryland Constitution. The United States is a federation; consequently, the government of Maryland, like the other 49 state governments, has exclusive authority over matters that lie entirely within the state's borders, except as limited by the Constitution of the United States. Administrative influence in Maryland is divided among three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Unlike most other states, significant autonomy is granted to many of Maryland's counties. Most of the business of government is done in Annapolis, the state capital however some cabinet level and state officials have their offices in Baltimore. Virtually all state and county elections are held in even-numbered years not divisible by four, in which the President of the United States is ''not'' elected—this, as in other states, is intended to divide state and federal politics. Executive branch The constitution establishes five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
