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.
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.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 28, 1954.
Democratic primary
Candidates Curley Byrd, former President of the University of Maryland George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate
Results
General election
Candidates Theodore McKeldin, Republican Curley Byrd, Democratic
Results
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