1982 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1982 Maryland comptroller election was held on 2 November 1982 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller Louis L. Goldstein defeated Republican nominee Richard L. Andrews.[1]

1982 Maryland Comptroller election

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Nominee Louis L. Goldstein Richard L. Andrews
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 823,902 220,561
Percentage 78.88% 21.12%

Comptroller before election

Louis L. Goldstein
Democratic

Elected Comptroller

Louis L. Goldstein
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 2 November 1982, Democratic nominee Louis L. Goldstein won re-election by a margin of 603,341 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Richard L. Andrews, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Goldstein was sworn in for his seventh term on 3 January 1983.[2]

Results

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Maryland Comptroller election, 1982
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Louis L. Goldstein (incumbent) 823,902 78.88
Republican Richard L. Andrews 220,561 21.12
Total votes 1,044,463 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1982 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.