1926 Maryland gubernatorial election

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.

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

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

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

Other candidates

  • P. G'ustave Dill, Socialist

Results edit

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 edit

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