Maryland gubernatorial election, 2010
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The Maryland gubernatorial election of 2010 was held on November 2, 2010. The date included the election of the Governor
, Lieutenant Governor
, and all members of the Maryland General Assembly
. Incumbent Governor Martin O'Malley
and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown
, both Democrats
, were eligible to run for a second term in office and pursued a successful re-election, becoming the first gubernatorial ticket in Maryland history to receive more than one million votes.
Official campaign websites
Governor of Maryland
The Governor of Maryland heads the executive branch of the government of Maryland, and he is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard units. The Governor is the highest-ranking official in the state, and he has a broad range of appointive powers in both the State and local governments,...
, Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
The Lieutenant Governor of Maryland is the second highest ranking official in the executive branch of the state government of Maryland in the United States. He or she is elected on the same ticket as the Governor of Maryland and must meet the same qualifications.The current Lieutenant Governor is...
, and all members of the Maryland General Assembly
Maryland General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland. It is a bicameral body. The upper chamber, the Maryland State Senate, has 47 representatives and the lower chamber, the Maryland House of Delegates, has 141 representatives...
. Incumbent Governor Martin O'Malley
Martin O'Malley
Martin Joseph O'Malley is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as the 61st Governor of Maryland. Previously, he served as the mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. He is currently the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.-Early life, education and career:O'Malley...
and Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown
Anthony G. Brown
Anthony G. Brown is a Democratic Party politician from the State of Maryland and is the current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. He was elected as Maryland’s eighth Lieutenant Governor in 2006 on a ticket with Governor Martin O'Malley. Both were reelected in 2010. He is the second African...
, both Democrats
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
, were eligible to run for a second term in office and pursued a successful re-election, becoming the first gubernatorial ticket in Maryland history to receive more than one million votes.
Candidates
- J.P. Cusick
- Cusick's running mate was Michael Lange
- Ralph Jaffe, Baltimore County political science teacher, 2002 and 2006 primary candidate, announced candidate
- Jaffe's running mate was Freda Jaffe
- Martin O'MalleyMartin O'MalleyMartin Joseph O'Malley is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as the 61st Governor of Maryland. Previously, he served as the mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. He is currently the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.-Early life, education and career:O'Malley...
, incumbent governor- O'Malley's running mate was Lieutenant Governor Anthony BrownAnthony G. BrownAnthony G. Brown is a Democratic Party politician from the State of Maryland and is the current Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. He was elected as Maryland’s eighth Lieutenant Governor in 2006 on a ticket with Governor Martin O'Malley. Both were reelected in 2010. He is the second African...
.
- O'Malley's running mate was Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown
Results
Candidates
- Robert EhrlichRobert EhrlichRobert Leroy "Bob" Ehrlich, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 60th Governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007. A Republican, he became governor after defeating Democratic opponent Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a member of the Kennedy family, 51% to 48% in the 2002 elections...
, former Governor (2003–2007) and former Representative from Maryland's 2nd congressional districtMaryland's 2nd congressional districtMaryland's 2nd congressional district elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives every two years. The district comprises parts of Harford, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel Counties, as well as small portions of the City of Baltimore...
(1995–2002)- Ehrlich's running mate was former Secretary of State Mary Kane
- Brian Murphy, graduate of the University of MarylandUniversity of MarylandWhen the term "University of Maryland" is used without any qualification, it generally refers to the University of Maryland, College Park.University of Maryland may refer to the following:...
, graduate of the Wharton School of Business, former Constellation EnergyConstellation EnergyConstellation Energy, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, is an energy producer, trader, and distributor. The company operates over 35 power plants in 11 states under its operating company Constellation Commodities Group and/or Constellation Generation Group...
employee, and founder of Plimhimmon Group and Smith Island Baking Company- Murphy's running mate was Mike Ryman, former federal and Congressional inspector
Results
Results
Polling for general election
| Poll source | Dates administered | Bob Ehrlich (R) | Martin O'Malley (D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rasmussen Reports | October 24, 2010 | 42% | 52% |
| Rasmussen Reports | October 5, 2010 | 41% | 49% |
| Washington Post | September 22–26, 2010 | 41% | 52% |
| Rasmussen Reports | September 15, 2010 | 47% | 50% |
| Center Maryland/Opinion Works | August 13–18, 2010 | 41% | 47% |
| Rasmussen Reports | August 17, 2010 | 44% | 45% |
| Gonzales poll | July 13–21, 2010 | 42% | 45% |
| Public Policy Polling | July 10–12, 2010 | 42% | 45% |
| Rasmussen Reports | July 12, 2010 | 47% | 46% |
| Magellan Strategies | June 29, 2010 | 46% | 43% |
| The Polling Company | June 8–10, 2010 | 43% | 44% |
| Rasmussen Reports | June 8, 2010 | 45% | 45% |
| Washington Post | May 3–6, 2010 | 41% | 49% |
| Rasmussen Reports | April 20, 2010 | 44% | 47% |
| Rasmussen Reports | February 23, 2010 | 43% | 49% |
| Gonzales poll | September 17, 2009 | 38% | 49% |
External links
- Maryland State Board of Elections
- Maryland Governor Candidates at Project Vote SmartProject Vote SmartProject Vote Smart is a non-profit, non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in the United States...
- Campaign contributions for 2010 Maryland Governor from Follow the Money
- Maryland Governor 2010 from OurCampaigns.com
- 2010 Maryland Governor General Election: Bob Ehrlich (R) vs Martin O'Malley (D) graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com
- Election 2010: Maryland Governor from Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports is an American media company that publishes and distributes information based on public opinion polling. Founded by pollster Scott Rasmussen in 2003, the company updates daily indexes including the President's job approval rating, and provides public opinion data, analysis, and...
- 2010 Maryland Governor - Ehrlich vs. O'Malley from Real Clear Politics
- 2010 Maryland Governor's Race from CQ PoliticsCongressional QuarterlyCongressional Quarterly, Inc., or CQ, is a privately owned publishing company that produces a number of publications reporting primarily on the United States Congress...
- Race Profile in The New York TimesThe New York TimesThe New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
- Candidate blogs at The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun is the U.S. state of Maryland’s largest general circulation daily newspaper and provides coverage of local and regional news, events, issues, people, and industries....
Official campaign websites