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The1777 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on February 13, 1777, in order to elect the FirstGovernor of Maryland. CandidateThomas Johnson was elected by theMaryland General Assembly againstSamuel Chase and other candidates.[1]
On election day, February 13, 1777,Thomas Johnson was elected by theMaryland General Assembly. Johnson was sworn in as the 1stGovernor of Maryland on March 21, 1777.[2]
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| Nonpartisan | Thomas Johnson | 40 | 76.92 | |
| Nonpartisan | Samuel Chase | 9 | 17.32 | |
| Scattering | 3 | 5.76 | ||
| Total votes | 52 | 100.00 | ||
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