1926 Maryland Comptroller election
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The 1926 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 2, 1926, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee Charles F. Goodell and Socialist nominee James L. Smiley.[1]
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November 2, 1926
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 County results Gordy: 50â60% 60â70% Goodell: 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
On election day, November 2, 1926, Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. won re-election by a margin of 67,081 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Charles F. Goodell, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Gordy was sworn in for his third term on January 3, 1927.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William S. Gordy Jr. (incumbent) | 197,480 | 59.61 | |
| Republican | Charles F. Goodell | 130,399 | 39.36 | |
| Socialist | James L. Smiley | 3,430 | 1.03 | |
| Total votes | 331,309 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||