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The1871 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1871.
IncumbentDemocraticGovernorOden Bowie did not seek re-election.[1]
Democratic candidateWilliam Pinkney Whyte defeatedRepublican candidateJacob Tome.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William Pinkney Whyte | 73,958 | 55.69% | ||
| Republican | Jacob Tome | 58,838 | 44.31% | ||
| Majority | 15,120 | 11.38% | |||
| Turnout | 132,796 | ||||
| Democratichold | Swing | ||||
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