1828 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1828 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on 7 January 1828 in order to elect the Governor of Maryland. Incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly against National Republican nominee and former Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Benedict Joseph Semmes.

General election
On election day, 7 January 1828, incumbent Democratic-Republican Governor Joseph Kent was re-elected by the Maryland General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Kent was sworn in for his third term on 17 January 1828.