1875 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1875 Maryland gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1875.

Incumbent Democratic Governor James Black Groome did not seek re-election, having withdrawn his name from consideration prior to the Democratic state convention.

Democratic candidate John Lee Carroll defeated Republican candidate James Morrison Harris.

Candidates

 * John Lee Carroll, Democratic, State Senator
 * James Morrison Harris, Republican, former U.S. Congressman