1871 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1871 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1871.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Oden Bowie did not seek re-election.

Democratic candidate William Pinkney Whyte defeated Republican candidate Jacob Tome.

Candidates

 * William Pinkney Whyte, Democratic, former U.S. Senator
 * Jacob Tome, Republican, businessman, former State Senator