1978 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1978 Maryland comptroller election was held on 7 November 1978 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller Louis L. Goldstein defeated Republican nominee Donald J. Devine.[1]

1978 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee Louis L. Goldstein Donald J. Devine
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 659,415 246,492
Percentage 72.79% 27.21%

Comptroller before election

Louis L. Goldstein
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

Louis L. Goldstein
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 7 November 1978, Democratic nominee Louis L. Goldstein won re-election by a margin of 412,923 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Donald J. Devine, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Goldstein was sworn in for his sixth term on 3 January 1979.[2]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1978
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Louis L. Goldstein (incumbent) 659,415 72.79
Republican Donald J. Devine 246,492 27.21
Total votes 905,907 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1978 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2024.