1921 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1921 Maryland comptroller election was held on 8 November 1921 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee Oliver Metzerott, Labor nominee Robert L. Long and Socialist nominee Clarence H. Taylor.[1]

1921 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee William S. Gordy Jr. Oliver Metzerott
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 155,873 131,280
Percentage 52.17% 43.94%

Comptroller before election

E. Brooke Lee
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

William S. Gordy Jr.
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 8 November 1921, Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. won the election by a margin of 24,593 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Oliver Metzerott, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Gordy was sworn in as the 26th comptroller of Maryland on 16 January 1922.[2]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1921
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William S. Gordy Jr. 155,873 52.17
Republican Oliver Metzerott 131,280 43.94
Labor Robert L. Long 6,790 2.27
Socialist Clarence H. Taylor 4,825 1.62
Total votes 298,768 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1921 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. 26 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2024.