John E. Howard
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John E. Howard
U.S.A.
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Personal Background
John E. Howard spent a formative period in military service, rising to colonel in the Continental Army and earning a silver medal for leadership. He transitioned into a political career, holding various state and federal positions, including Governor of Maryland and Senator. Howard was an active member of the Federalist Party and played a role in Baltimore city planning and public service. His educational background and family upbringing in an Anglican slaveholding family further shaped his leadership capabilities.
Political Ideas
John E. Howard's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of federalism and local governance, as seen in his active involvement in Baltimore city planning while serving in national roles. His ideological stance reveals a tension between federal authority and local autonomy, particularly evident in his opposition to the Sedition Act. Howard's military background and leadership roles in the Society of the Cincinnati underscore a disciplined, yet selective approach to authority, as demonstrated by his refusal of a brigadier general commission during heightened tensions with France. This calculated approach to power and influence suggests a deeply strategic mind, balancing regional interests with broader national concerns.
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Election History
Maryland gubernatorial election, 1824
1 votes (1.28%)
Winner: Samuel Stevens Jr.
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1821
2 votes (2.33%)
Winner: Samuel Sprigg
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U.S.A. Vice President
34,740 votes (30.90%)
Winner: Daniel D. Tompkins
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1811
25 votes (32.90%)
Winner: Robert Bowie
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1810
3 votes (4.84%)
Winner: Edward Lloyd
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1808
4 votes (4.82%)
Winner: Robert Wright
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1807
7 votes (9.86%)
Winner: Robert Wright
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1806
3 votes (4.05%)
Winner: Robert Wright
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United States Senator from Maryland
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Maryland Senate
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1790
1 votes (100.00%)
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Maryland gubernatorial election, 1789
1 votes (100.00%)
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Governor of Maryland
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