The 1938 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938. Democratic nominee Herbert O'Conor defeated incumbent Republican Harry Nice with 54.62% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 12, 1938.
Democratic primary
Candidates Herbert O'Conor, Attorney General of Maryland Howard W. Jackson, Mayor of Baltimore William S. Gordy Jr., Comptroller of Maryland Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer, State Delegate
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Harry Nice, incumbent Governor Harry T. Phoebus, former State Senator
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Herbert O'Conor, Democratic Harry Nice, Republican
Other candidates Herbert Brune, Independent Joshua C. Gwin, Union David W. Eyman, Socialist Robert Kadish, Independent Samuel Gordon, Communist
Results
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