1962 Maryland gubernatorial election
The 1962 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democrat J. Millard Tawes defeated Republican nominee Frank Small Jr. with 55.64% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 15, 1962.Democratic primary
Candidates
- J. Millard Tawes, incumbent Governor
- George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate
- David Hume
- Morgan L. Amaimo
- Lester Posner
- Charles J. Luthardt Sr.
- William George Bennett Crain
Republican primary
Candidates
- Frank Small Jr., former U.S. Representative
- Karla M. E. Balentine
- Jeseph L. Pavlock
General election
Candidates
- J. Millard Tawes, Democratic
- Frank Small Jr., Republican