1919 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1919 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Democratic nominee Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Harry Nice with 49.06% of the vote.

1919 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 4, 1919
 
Nominee Albert Ritchie Harry Nice
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 112,240 112,075
Percentage 49.06% 48.99%

County results

Ritchie:      40–50%      50–60%

Nice:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Emerson Harrington
Democratic

Elected Governor

Albert Ritchie
Democratic

With a margin of 0.07%, this remains the closest gubernatorial election in Maryland history.

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