1921 Maryland Comptroller election
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The 1921 Maryland comptroller election was held on 8 November 1921 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. defeated Republican nominee Oliver Metzerott, Labor nominee Robert L. Long and Socialist nominee Clarence H. Taylor.[1]
General election
[edit]On election day, 8 November 1921, Democratic nominee William S. Gordy Jr. won the election by a margin of 24,593 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Oliver Metzerott, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Gordy was sworn in as the 26th comptroller of Maryland on 16 January 1922.[2]
Results
[edit]Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | William S. Gordy Jr. | 155,873 | 52.17 | |
Republican | Oliver Metzerott | 131,280 | 43.94 | |
Labor | Robert L. Long | 6,790 | 2.27 | |
Socialist | Clarence H. Taylor | 4,825 | 1.62 | |
Total votes | 298,768 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
[edit]- ^ "1921 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. 26 July 2004. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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