1946 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1946 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Democratic nominee William Preston Lane Jr. defeated Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin with 54.73% of the vote.

1946 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 5, 1946
 
Nominee William Preston Lane Jr. Theodore McKeldin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 268,084 221,752
Percentage 54.73% 45.27%
County Results

Lane:      50-60%      60-70%

McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Herbert O'Conor
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William Preston Lane Jr.
Democratic

Elections in Maryland
Government

General election

Candidates
  • William Preston Lane Jr., Democratic
  • Theodore McKeldin, Republican

Results
1946 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic William Preston Lane Jr. 268,084 54.73%
Republican Theodore McKeldin 221,752 45.27%
Majority 46,332
Turnout 489,836
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-04-14.
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