1930 Maryland gubernatorial election
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County results Ritchie: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Broening: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1930 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1930. Incumbent Democrat Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee William Frederick Broening with 55.96% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
- William Frederick Broening, mayor of Baltimore since 1927[a] (Republican)
- Elisabeth Gilman, activist (Socialist)
- Samuel Parker (Communist)
- Albert Ritchie, incumbent Governor since 1920 (Democratic)
- Robert W. Stevens (Independent)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Albert Ritchie (incumbent) | 283,639 | 55.96% | ||
| Republican | William Frederick Broening | 216,864 | 42.78% | ||
| Socialist | Elisabeth Gilman | 4,178 | 0.82% | ||
| Independent | Robert W. Stevens | 1,358 | 0.27% | ||
| Communist | Samuel Parker | 855 | 0.17% | ||
| Majority | 66,775 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
Notes
- ^ Broening previously served as mayor from 1919 to 1923.
References
- ^ "Maryland Manual". 1987. Retrieved April 29, 2020.