1921 Maryland Comptroller election
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The 1921 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 8, 1921, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee Oliver Metzerott, Labor nominee Robert L. Long and Socialist nominee Clarence H. Taylor.[1]
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November 8, 1921
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 County results Gordy: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Metzerott: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, November 8, 1921, Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. won the election by a margin of 24,593 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Oliver Metzerott, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Gordy was sworn in as the 26th comptroller of Maryland on January 16, 1922.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William S. Gordy Jr. | 155,873 | 52.17 | |
| Republican | Oliver Metzerott | 131,280 | 43.94 | |
| Labor | Robert L. Long | 6,790 | 2.27 | |
| Socialist | Clarence H. Taylor | 4,825 | 1.62 | |
| Total votes | 298,768 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||