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The1879 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1879.
IncumbentDemocraticGovernorJohn Lee Carroll did not seek re-election.
Democratic candidateWilliam Thomas Hamilton defeatedRepublican candidateJames Albert Gary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Thomas Hamilton | 90,771 | 56.86% | ||
| Republican | James Albert Gary | 68,609 | 42.98% | ||
| Greenback | Howard Meeks | 265 | 0.17% | ||
| Majority | 22,162 | 13.88% | |||
| Turnout | 159,645 | ||||
| Democratichold | Swing | ||||
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