1954 Maryland gubernatorial election

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.

1954 Maryland gubernatorial election

November 2, 1954
 
Nominee Theodore McKeldin Curley Byrd
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 381,451 319,033
Percentage 54.46% 45.54%

County results
McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70%
Byrd:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

Elected Governor

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

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.

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