1950 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1950 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin defeated Democratic incumbent William Preston Lane Jr. with 57.28% of the vote.

1950 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 7, 1950

Nominee Theodore McKeldin William Preston Lane Jr. Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 369,807 275,824 Percentage 57.28% 42.72%

County Results McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70% Lane:      50–60%

Governor before election William Preston Lane Jr. Democratic Elected Governor Theodore McKeldin Republican

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 18, 1950.[1]

Candidates

• William Preston Lane Jr., incumbent Governor of Maryland
• George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate
• Herbert William Larrabee
• Harry Kemper
• Stephen B. Peddicord

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	William Preston Lane Jr.	173,611	50.13
	Democratic	George P. Mahoney	191,193	45.52
	Democratic	Herbert William Larrabee	6,649	1.74
	Democratic	Harry Kemper	5,426	1.42
	Democratic	Stephen B. Peddicord	4,496	1.18
Total votes			381,375	100.00

General election

Candidates

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

Results

1950 Maryland gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Theodore McKeldin	369,807	57.28%
	Democratic	William Preston Lane Jr.	275,824	42.72%
Majority			93,983
Turnout			645,631
	Republican gain from Democratic		Swing

References

1. Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved 2019-06-30.
2. Cook, Rhodes (17 November 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved 2019-06-30.