1990 Maryland gubernatorial election
The 1990 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat William Donald Schaefer defeated Republican nominee William S. Shepard handily.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990.Democratic primary
Candidates
Republican primary
Candidates
- William S. Shepard, diplomat
- Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate
General election
Candidates
- William Donald Schaefer, Democratic
- William S. Shepard, Republican