1990 Maryland gubernatorial election

1990 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 6, 1990
Turnout54.85%
 
Nominee William Donald Schaefer William S. Shepard
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Melvin Steinberg Lois Shepard
Popular vote 664,015 446,980
Percentage 59.76% 40.23%

County results
Schaefer:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Shepard:      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election

William Donald Schaefer
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Donald Schaefer
Democratic

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%).