1903 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1903 Maryland comptroller election was held on 3 November 1903 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee Gordon T. Atkinson defeated Republican nominee L. E. P. Dennis, Prohibition nominee Daniel W. Miles and Socialist nominee George L. Wild.

1903 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee Gordon T. Atkinson L. E. P. Dennis
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 106,292 93,101
Percentage 52.09% 45.63%

Comptroller before election

Joshua W. Hering
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

Gordon T. Atkinson
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 3 November 1903, Democratic nominee Gordon T. Atkinson won the election by a margin of 13,191 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee L. E. P. Dennis, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Atkinson was sworn in as the 19th comptroller of Maryland on 18 January 1904.[1]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1903
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Gordon T. Atkinson 106,292 52.09
Republican L. E. P. Dennis 93,101 45.63
Prohibition Daniel W. Miles 3,228 1.58
Socialist George L. Wild 1,433 0.70
Total votes 204,054 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. 26 July 2004. Retrieved 24 October 2024.