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1946 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1942 November 5, 1946 1950 →
 
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

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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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

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved April 14, 2020.



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