1946 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1946 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Democratic nominee William Preston Lane Jr. defeated Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin with 54.73% of the vote.

1946 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1942 November 5, 1946 1950 →
 
Nominee William Preston Lane Jr. Theodore McKeldin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 268,084 221,752
Percentage 54.73% 45.27%

County results

Lane:      50–60%      60–70%

McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Herbert O'Conor
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Preston Lane Jr.
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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  • William Preston Lane Jr., Democratic
  • Theodore McKeldin, Republican

Results

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1946 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic William Preston Lane Jr. 268,084 54.73%
Republican Theodore McKeldin 221,752 45.27%
Majority 46,332
Turnout 489,836
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 14, 2020.