1974 Maryland gubernatorial election

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. === Democratic primary === ==== Candidates ==== Morgan L. Amaimo Wilson K. Barnes, former judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals Howard L. Gates Marvin Mandel, incumbent governor ==== Results ==== === Republican primary === ==== Candidates ==== Louise Gore, former state senator Lawrence Hogan, U.S. representative ==== Results ==== == General election == === Candidates === Louise Gore, Republican Marvin Mandel, Democratic === Results === == References ==