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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.
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
- Curley Byrd, former President of the University of Maryland
- George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate
Results
| 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
Candidates
- Theodore McKeldin, Republican
- Curley Byrd, Democratic
Results
| 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
- ^ Ng, Greg (November 7, 2018). "Gov. Larry Hogan makes history with re-election in Maryland". WBAL. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
