1990 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1990 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. Incumbent Democrat William Donald Schaefer defeated Republican nominee William S. Shepard handily (59.76% to 40.23%).

, this was the last occasion that the following counties have voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election: Cecil, Calvert, Harford, St. Mary's, and Worcester.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 11, 1990.

Candidates

 * William Donald Schaefer, incumbent Governor
 * Frederick M. Grisser Jr., LaRouche Activist

Candidates

 * William S. Shepard, diplomat
 * Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate

Candidates

 * William Donald Schaefer, Democratic
 * William S. Shepard, Republican