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.

Candidates

 * Harry Hughes, incumbent Governor
 * Harry J. McGuirk, State Senator
 * Harry W. Kelley
 * John J. Schwartz

Candidates

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

Candidates

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