1923 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1923 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Incumbent Democrat Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Alexander Armstrong with 55.97% of the vote.

1923 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 6, 1923
 
Nominee Albert Ritchie Alexander Armstrong
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 177,871 137,471
Percentage 55.97% 43.26%
Governor before election

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

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Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Albert Ritchie, Democratic
  • Alexander Armstrong, Republican

Other candidates

  • William H. Champlin, Socialist
  • Verne L. Reynolds, Independent

Results
1923 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Albert Ritchie 177,871 55.97%
Republican Alexander Armstrong 137,471 43.26%
Socialist William H. Champlin 1,465 0.46%
Independent Verne L. Reynolds 968 0.31%
Majority 40,400
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References
  1. "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
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