1946 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1946 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1946. Democratic nominee William Preston Lane Jr. defeated Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin with 54.73% of the vote.

1946 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 5, 1946
 
Nominee William Preston Lane Jr. Theodore McKeldin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 268,084 221,752
Percentage 54.73% 45.27%

County results

Lane:      50–60%      60–70%

McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Herbert O'Conor
Democratic

Elected Governor

William Preston Lane Jr.
Democratic

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