The 1926 Maryland comptroller election was held on 2 November 1926 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee Charles F. Goodell and Socialist nominee James L. Smiley.[1]
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General election
editOn election day, 2 November 1926, Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. won re-election by a margin of 67,081 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Charles F. Goodell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Gordy was sworn in for his third term on 3 January 1927.[2]
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William S. Gordy Jr. (incumbent) | 197,480 | 59.61 | |
| Republican | Charles F. Goodell | 130,399 | 39.36 | |
| Socialist | James L. Smiley | 3,430 | 1.03 | |
| Total votes | 331,309 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "1926 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. February 29, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. July 23, 2004. Retrieved October 25, 2024.