1946 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1946 Maryland comptroller election was held on 5 November 1946 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee James J. Lacy defeated Republican nominee Alexander T. Grier.[1]

1946 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee James J. Lacy Alexander T. Grier
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 247,686 199,201
Percentage 55.43% 44.57%

Comptroller before election

J. Millard Tawes
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

James J. Lacy
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 5 November 1946, Democratic nominee James J. Lacy won the election by a margin of 48,485 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Alexander T. Grier, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Lacy was sworn in as the 28th comptroller of Maryland on 3 January 1947.[2]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1946
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic James J. Lacy 247,686 55.43
Republican Alexander T. Grier 199,201 44.57
Total votes 446,887 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1946 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2024.