1919 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1919 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Democratic nominee Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Harry Nice, receiving 49.06% of the vote.
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November 4, 1919
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 County results Ritchie: 40â50% 50â60% Nice: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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With a margin of 0.07%, this remains the closest gubernatorial election in Maryland history.[1]
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Albert Ritchie, Democratic
- Harry Nice, Republican
Other candidates
- Arthur L. Blessing, Socialist
- Robert W. Stevens, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Albert Ritchie | 112,240 | 49.06% | ||
| Republican | Harry Nice | 112,075 | 48.99% | ||
| Socialist | Arthur L. Blessing | 2,799 | 1.22% | ||
| Independent | Robert W. Stevens | 1,663 | 0.73% | ||
| Majority | 165 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||