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1923 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1923 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1919 November 6, 1923 1926 →
 
Nominee Albert Ritchie Alexander Armstrong
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 177,871 137,471
Percentage 55.97% 43.26%

County results

Ritchie:      50–60%      60–70%

Armstrong:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

Elected Governor

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

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.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Albert Ritchie, Democratic
  • Alexander Armstrong, Republican

Other candidates

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

Results

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1923 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Albert Ritchie (incumbent) 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

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  1. ^ "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved May 13, 2020.