1923 Maryland gubernatorial election
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County results Ritchie: 50–60% 60–70% Armstrong: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1923 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Incumbent Democrat Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Alexander Armstrong with 55.97% of the vote.
General election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Major party candidates
- Albert Ritchie, Democratic
- Alexander Armstrong, Republican
Other candidates
- William H. Champlin, Socialist
- Verne L. Reynolds, Independent
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Albert Ritchie (incumbent) | 177,871 | 55.97% | ||
Republican | Alexander Armstrong | 137,471 | 43.26% | ||
Socialist | William H. Champlin | 1,465 | 0.46% | ||
Independent | Verne L. Reynolds | 968 | 0.31% | ||
Majority | 40,400 | ||||
Turnout | |||||
Democratic hold | Swing |
References
[edit]- ^ "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved May 13, 2020.