1986 Maryland Attorney General election

The 1986 Maryland attorney general election was held on 4 November 1986 in order to elect the attorney general of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Maryland J. Joseph Curran Jr. won the election as he ran unopposed.[1]

1986 Maryland Attorney General election

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Nominee J. Joseph Curran Jr.
Party Democratic
Popular vote 768,170
Percentage 100.00%

Attorney General before election

Stephen H. Sachs
Democratic

Elected Attorney General

J. Joseph Curran Jr.
Democratic

General election

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On election day, 4 November 1986, Democratic nominee J. Joseph Curran Jr. won the election as he ran unopposed, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of attorney general. Curran was sworn in as the 44th attorney general of Maryland on 3 January 1987.[2]

Results

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Maryland Attorney General election, 1986
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic J. Joseph Curran Jr. 768,170 100.00
Total votes 768,170 100.00
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "1986 Attorney General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  2. ^ "MD Attorney General". ourcampaigns.com. 23 July 2004. Retrieved 23 October 2024.