Maryland 1788 U.S. Senate
- Office:
- U.S. Senate (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Senator
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- Maryland 1788 U.S. Senate
- Date:
- 1788
- State:
- Maryland
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
- Candidates:
- John Henry, George Gale
| Candidates: | John Henry | George Gale |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | ||
| Final Result: [1][2] | 41 | 41 |
| General Assembly | 41 | 41 |
Notes:
[1]"By a resolution of the general assembly it was declared that one senator should be a resident of the western, and the other of the eastern shore. The honourable Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, and Uriah Forrest were put in nomination for the western shore and the honourable John Henry and George Gale, Esquires, for the eastern shore." The Maryland Gazette (Annapolis, MD). December 11, 1788.
[2]"There being 83 ballots, and neither of the candidates having a majority of the two houses, a second ballot was taken." The Maryland Gazette (Annapolis, MD). December 11, 1788.
References:
The Maryland Gazette (Annapolis, MD). December 11, 1788.
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