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

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Robert A. Pascal, County Executive of Anne Arundel County
• Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate

Results

General election

Candidates

• Harry Hughes, Democratic
• Robert A. Pascal, Republican

Results

References