1915 Maryland Comptroller election
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The 1915 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 2, 1915, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee Hugh A. McMullen defeated Republican nominee Robert F. Duer, Prohibition nominee Thomas E. Watkins, Socialist nominee Julius V. Porstman and Labor nominee Israel Merwitz.[1]
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November 2, 1915
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 County results McMullen: 40â50% 50â60% Duer: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, November 2, 1915, Democratic nominee Hugh A. McMullen won the election by a margin of 6,598 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Robert F. Duer, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. McMullen was sworn in as the 24th comptroller of Maryland on January 3, 1916.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hugh A. McMullen | 114,951 | 50.20 | |
| Republican | Robert F. Duer | 108,353 | 47.32 | |
| Prohibition | Thomas E. Watkins | 2,943 | 1.28 | |
| Socialist | Julius V. Porstman | 2,007 | 0.88 | |
| Labor | Israel Merwitz | 729 | 0.32 | |
| Total votes | 228,983 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||