1923 Maryland gubernatorial election
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The 1923 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1923. Incumbent Democrat Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Alexander Armstrong with 55.97% of the vote.
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November 6, 1923
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 County results Ritchie: 50â60% 60â70% Armstrong: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Albert Ritchie, Democratic
- Alexander Armstrong, Republican
Other candidates
- William H. Champlin, Socialist
- Verne L. Reynolds, Independent
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Albert Ritchie (incumbent) | 177,871 | 55.97% | ||
| Republican | Alexander Armstrong | 137,471 | 43.26% | ||
| Socialist | William H. Champlin | 1,465 | 0.46% | ||
| Independent | Verne L. Reynolds | 968 | 0.31% | ||
| Majority | 40,400 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
