1919 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1919 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1915 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1915
Next Election:1923 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1923
Election Date:November 4, 1919
Image1:File:Albert Ritchie, photo portrait head and shoulders.jpg
Nominee1:Albert Ritchie
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:112,240
Percentage1:49.06%
Nominee2:Harry Nice
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:112,075
Percentage2:48.99%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Emerson Harrington
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Albert Ritchie
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

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.

With a margin of 0.07%, this remains the closest gubernatorial election in Maryland history.[1]

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maryland's last cliffhanger was 1919 governor's race ELECTION 1994. 2022-02-02. Baltimore Sun. en.