1974 Maryland gubernatorial election
Election for governor of Maryland, U.S.
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The 1974 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Marvin Mandel defeated Republican nominee Louise Gore with 63.50% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Marvin Mandel, incumbent Governor
- Wilson K. Barnes, former Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals
- Morgan L. Amaimo
- Howard L. Gates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marvin Mandel (incumbent) | 254,509 | 65.69 | |
| Democratic | Wilson K. Barnes | 96,902 | 25.01 | |
| Democratic | Morgan L. Amaimo | 18,939 | 4.89 | |
| Democratic | Howard L. Gates | 17,084 | 4.41 | |
| Total votes | 387,434 | 100.00 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Louise Gore | 57,626 | 53.60 | |
| Republican | Lawrence Hogan | 49,887 | 46.40 | |
| Total votes | 107,513 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Marvin Mandel, Democratic
- Louise Gore, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marvin Mandel (incumbent) | 602,648 | 63.50% | ||
| Republican | Louise Gore | 346,449 | 36.50% | ||
| Majority | 256,199 | ||||
| Turnout | 949,097 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ a b c Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved March 25, 2019.
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