1926 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1926 Maryland comptroller election was held on 2 November 1926 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee Charles F. Goodell and Socialist nominee James L. Smiley.[1]

1926 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee William S. Gordy Jr. Charles F. Goodell
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 197,480 130,399
Percentage 59.61% 39.36%

Comptroller before election

William S. Gordy Jr.
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

William S. Gordy Jr.
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 2 November 1926, Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. won re-election by a margin of 67,081 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Charles F. Goodell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Gordy was sworn in for his third term on 3 January 1927.[2]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1926
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William S. Gordy Jr. (incumbent) 197,480 59.61
Republican Charles F. Goodell 130,399 39.36
Socialist James L. Smiley 3,430 1.03
Total votes 331,309 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1926 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2024.