Election for governor of Maryland, U.S.
1954 Maryland gubernatorial election
County results McKeldin: 50–60% 60–70% Byrd: 50–60% 60–70%
The 1954 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Theodore McKeldin defeated Democratic nominee Curley Byrd with 54.46% of the vote.
This was the first time that a Republican was re-elected to a second consecutive term as governor of Maryland, and this would not occur again until 2018 when Larry Hogan won re-election.[1]
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 28, 1954.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Theodore McKeldin, Republican
Curley Byrd, Democratic
Results
References
^ Ng, Greg (November 7, 2018). "Gov. Larry Hogan makes history with re-election in Maryland" . WBAL . Retrieved December 17, 2021 .
^ a b Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818 . Retrieved June 28, 2019 .
^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook . ISBN 9781483383026 . Retrieved June 28, 2019 .