1923 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1923 Maryland comptroller election was held on 6 November 1923 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee J. Monroe Holland, Socialist nominee James L. Smiley and Labor nominee Joseph Derner.[1]

1923 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee William S. Gordy Jr. J. Monroe Holland
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 173,147 119,256
Percentage 58.20% 40.09%

Comptroller before election

William S. Gordy Jr.
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

William S. Gordy Jr.
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 6 November 1923, Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. won re-election by a margin of 53,891 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee J. Monroe Holland, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Gordy was sworn in for his second term on 21 January 1924.[2]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1923
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William S. Gordy Jr. (incumbent) 173,147 58.20
Republican J. Monroe Holland 119,256 40.09
Socialist James L. Smiley 2,621 0.88
Labor Joseph Derner 2,478 0.83
Total votes 297,502 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1923 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.