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1926 Maryland gubernatorial election

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1926 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1923 November 2, 1926 1930 →
 
Nominee Albert Ritchie Addison E. Mullikin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 207,435 148,145
Percentage 57.93% 41.37%

County results

Ritchie:      50–60%      60–70%

Mullikin:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

Elected Governor

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

The 1926 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1926. Incumbent Democrat Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Addison E. Mullikin with 57.93% of the vote.

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Albert Ritchie, Democratic
  • Addison E. Mullikin, Republican

Other candidates

  • P. G'ustave Dill, Socialist

Results

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1926 Maryland gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Albert Ritchie (incumbent) 207,435 57.93%
Republican Addison E. Mullikin 148,145 41.37%
Socialist P. G'ustave Dill 2,495 0.70%
Majority 59,290
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

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  1. ^ "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved May 5, 2020.