1950 Maryland gubernatorial election
The 1950 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin defeated Democratic incumbent William Preston Lane Jr. with 57.28% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 18, 1950.Democratic primary
Candidates
- William Preston Lane Jr., incumbent Governor of Maryland
- George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate
- Herbert William Larrabee
- Harry Kemper
- Stephen B. Peddicord
Results
In the primary election of September 18, 1950, Gov. Lane faced opposition from George P. Mahoney, a perennial office-seeker. Lane won the election by carrying sixteen counties and one district in Baltimore City to capture the unit vote although Mahoney gained a majority in the popular vote.General election
Candidates
- Theodore McKeldin, Republican
- William Preston Lane Jr., Democratic