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 Morgan L. Amaimo William George Bennett Crain David Hume Charles J. Luthardt Sr. George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate Lester Posner J. Millard Tawes, incumbent governor

Results

Republican primary

Candidates Karla M. E. Balentine Jeseph L. Pavlock Frank Small Jr., former U.S. representative

Results

General election

Candidates Frank Small Jr., Republican J. Millard Tawes, Democratic

Results

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