1926 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1926 Maryland gubernatorial election
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  1923 November 2, 1926 1930  
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Nominee Albert Ritchie Addison E. Mullikin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote207,435148,145
Percentage57.93%41.37%

1926 Maryland gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results

Ritchie:     50–60%     60–70%

Mullikin:     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

Elected Governor

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

The 1926 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democrat Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Addison E. Mullikin with 57.93% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1926 Maryland gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Albert Ritchie (incumbent) 207,435 57.93%
Republican Addison E. Mullikin148,14541.37%
Socialist P. G'ustave Dill2,4950.70%
Majority59,290
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

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References

  1. "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved May 5, 2020.