1954 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1954 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Theodore McKeldin defeated Democratic nominee Curley Byrd with 54.46% of the vote.

1954 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Theodore McKeldin Curley Byrd
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 381,451 319,033
Percentage 54.46% 45.54%
County Results
McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70%
Byrd:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

 Elected Governor

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

Elections in Maryland
Government

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on June 28, 1954.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Curley Byrd 163,324 50.64
Democratic George P. Mahoney 159,230 49.37
Total votes 322,554 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Theodore McKeldin, Republican
  • Curley Byrd, Democratic

Results
1954 Maryland gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Theodore McKeldin 381,451 54.46%
Democratic Curley Byrd 319,033 45.54%
Majority 62,418
Turnout 700,484
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-06-28.
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