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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.

General election

Candidates

  • William Preston Lane Jr., Democratic
  • Theodore McKeldin, Republican

Results

1946 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
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

References

  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 14, 2020.