1919 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1919 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Democratic nominee Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Harry Nice with 49.06% of the vote.

1919 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 4, 1919
 
Nominee Albert Ritchie Harry Nice
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 112,240 112,075
Percentage 49.06% 48.99%
Governor before election

Emerson Harrington
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

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Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Albert Ritchie, Democratic
  • Harry Nice, Republican

Other candidates

  • Arthur L. Blessing, Socialist
  • Robert W. Stevens, Independent

Results
1919 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Albert Ritchie 112,240 49.06%
Republican Harry Nice 112,075 48.99%
Socialist Arthur L. Blessing 2,799 1.22%
Independent Robert W. Stevens 1,663 0.73%
Majority 165
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved 2020-05-16.
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