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The 1934 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1934. Republican nominee Harry Nice defeated Democratic incumbent Albert Ritchie with 49.52% of the vote.
Primary elections were held on September 8, 1934. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry Nice | 55,157 | 52.91 | |
| Republican | Phillips Lee Goldsborough | 31,012 | 29.75 | |
| Republican | H. Webster Smith | 18,073 | 17.34 | |
| Total votes | 104,242 | 100.00 | ||
Major party candidates
Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Harry Nice | 253,813 | 49.52% | ||
| Democratic | Albert Ritchie (incumbent) | 247,664 | 48.32% | ||
| Socialist | Broadus Mitchell | 6,773 | 1.32% | ||
| Independent | William A. Gillespe | 2,831 | 0.55% | ||
| Communist | Bernard Ades | 776 | 0.15% | ||
| Independent | Harry B. Galantian | 719 | 0.14% | ||
| Majority | 6,149 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
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