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The 1946 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Democratic nominee William Preston Lane Jr. defeated Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin with 54.73% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | William Preston Lane Jr. | 268,084 | 54.73% | ||
| Republican | Theodore McKeldin | 221,752 | 45.27% | ||
| Majority | 46,332 | ||||
| Turnout | 489,836 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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