1958 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 4, 1958
 
Nominee J. Millard Tawes James Devereux
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 485,061 278,173
Percentage 63.55% 36.45%
County results
Tawes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

 Elected Governor

J. Millard Tawes
Democratic

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

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic J. Millard Tawes 261,594 82.05
Democratic Bruce S. Campbell 24,953 7.83
Democratic Morgan L. Amaimo 16,459 5.16
Democratic Joseph A. Phillips 15,836 4.97
Total votes 318,842 100.00

General election

Candidates

  • J. Millard Tawes, Democratic
  • James Devereux, Republican

Results

1958 Maryland gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic J. Millard Tawes 485,061 63.55%
Republican James Devereux 278,173 36.45%
Majority 206,888
Turnout 763,234
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. 1 2 Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc. CQ Press. 2005. ISBN 9781568029818. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  2. ↑ Cook, Rhodes (November 17, 2015). America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781483383026. Retrieved June 27, 2019.


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