1954 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1954 Maryland gubernatorial election
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  1950 November 2, 1954 1958  
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Nominee Theodore McKeldin Curley Byrd
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote381,451319,033
Percentage54.46%45.54%

1954 Maryland gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
McKeldin:     50–60%     60–70%
Byrd:     50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

Elected Governor

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

The 1954 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Theodore McKeldin defeated Democratic nominee Curley Byrd with 54.46% of the vote.

Contents

This was the first time that a Republican was re-elected to a second consecutive term as governor of Maryland, and this would not occur again until 2018 when Larry Hogan won re-election. [1]

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 28, 1954. [2]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Curley Byrd 163,324 50.64
Democratic George P. Mahoney 159,23049.37
Total votes322,554 100.00

General election

Candidates

Results

1954 Maryland gubernatorial election [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Theodore McKeldin (incumbent) 381,451 54.46%
Democratic Curley Byrd 319,03345.54%
Majority62,418
Turnout 700,484
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Ng, Greg (November 7, 2018). "Gov. Larry Hogan makes history with re-election in Maryland". WBAL. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN   9781568029818 . Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  3. Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN   9781483383026 . Retrieved June 28, 2019.