1958 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1958 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1954 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1954
Next Election:1962 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1962
Election Date:November 4, 1958
Image1:File:J Millard Tawes.jpg
Nominee1:J. Millard Tawes
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:485,061
Percentage1:63.55%
Nominee2:James Devereux
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:278,173
Percentage2:36.45%
Map Size:280px
Governor
Before Election:Theodore McKeldin
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:J. Millard Tawes
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1958 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1958. Democratic nominee J. Millard Tawes defeated Republican nominee James Devereux with 63.55% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 20, 1958.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-06-27.