1903 Maryland Comptroller election
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The 1903 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 3, 1903, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee Gordon T. Atkinson defeated Republican nominee L. E. P. Dennis, Prohibition nominee Daniel W. Miles and Socialist nominee George L. Wild.
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November 3, 1903
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 County results Atkinson: 50â60% 60â70% Dennis: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, November 3, 1903, Democratic nominee Gordon T. Atkinson won the election by a margin of 13,191 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee L. E. P. Dennis, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Atkinson was sworn in as the 19th comptroller of Maryland on January 18, 1904.[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gordon T. Atkinson | 106,292 | 52.09 | |
| Republican | L. E. P. Dennis | 93,101 | 45.63 | |
| Prohibition | Daniel W. Miles | 3,228 | 1.58 | |
| Socialist | George L. Wild | 1,433 | 0.70 | |
| Total votes | 204,054 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||