1808 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1808 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 14, 1808, in order to elect the governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against Federalist candidates former governor Thomas Johnson, fellow former governor John Eager Howard and former United States senator Richard Potts.

General election

On election day, November 14, 1808, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Robert Wright was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Wright was sworn in for his third term on November 21, 1808.