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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 were held on June 28, 1954. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Curley Byrd | 163,324 | 50.64 | |
| Democratic | George P. Mahoney | 159,230 | 49.37 | |
| Total votes | 322,554 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Theodore McKeldin (incumbent) | 381,451 | 54.46% | ||
| Democratic | Curley Byrd | 319,033 | 45.54% | ||
| Majority | 62,418 | ||||
| Turnout | 700,484 | ||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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