1962 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1962 Maryland comptroller election was held on 6 November 1962 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller Louis L. Goldstein defeated Republican nominee David C. Champion.[1]

1962 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee Louis L. Goldstein David C. Champion
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 434,972 258,138
Percentage 62.76% 37.24%

Comptroller before election

Louis L. Goldstein
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

Louis L. Goldstein
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 6 November 1962, Democratic nominee Louis L. Goldstein won re-election by a margin of 176,834 votes against his opponent Republican nominee David C. Champion, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Goldstein was sworn in for his second term on 3 January 1963.[2]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1962
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Louis L. Goldstein (incumbent) 434,972 62.76
Republican David C. Champion 258,138 37.24
Total votes 693,110 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1962 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2024.