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
Results
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