1982 Maryland gubernatorial election
The 1982 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1982. Incumbent Democrat Harry Hughes defeated Republican nominee Robert A. Pascal with 61.97% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 14, 1982.Democratic primary
Candidates
- Harry Hughes, incumbent Governor
- Harry J. McGuirk, State Senator
- Harry W. Kelley
- John J. Schwartz
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert A. Pascal, County Executive of Anne Arundel County
- Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate