1982 Maryland Attorney General election
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The 1982 Maryland attorney general election was held on November 2, 1982, in order to elect the attorney general of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent attorney general Stephen H. Sachs defeated Republican nominee Robert N. Dugan.[1]
Results
On election day, November 2, 1982, Democratic nominee Stephen H. Sachs won re-election by a margin of 490,623 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Robert N. Dugan, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of attorney general. Sachs was sworn in for his second term on January 3, 1983.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Stephen H. Sachs (incumbent) | 751,030 | 74.25 | |
| Republican | Robert N. Dugan | 260,407 | 25.75 | |
| Total votes | 1,011,437 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "1982 Attorney General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. May 17, 2016. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
- ↑ "MD Attorney General". ourcampaigns.com. July 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
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