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1954 Maryland gubernatorial election

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.

1954 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Theodore McKeldin Curley Byrd
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 381,451 319,033
Percentage 54.46% 45.54%

County results
McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70%
Byrd:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

Elected Governor

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

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 edit

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

Democratic primary edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

Democratic primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Curley Byrd 163,324 50.64
Democratic George P. Mahoney 159,230 49.37
Total votes 322,554 100.00

General election edit

Candidates edit

  • Theodore McKeldin, Republican
  • Curley Byrd, Democratic

Results edit

1954 Maryland gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Theodore McKeldin (incumbent) 381,451 54.46%
Democratic Curley Byrd 319,033 45.54%
Majority 62,418
Turnout 700,484
Republican hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Ng, Greg (November 7, 2018). "Gov. Larry Hogan makes history with re-election in Maryland". WBAL. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  2. ^ a b 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.


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