1969 Maryland gubernatorial special election

none January 2025 September 2023 June 2011 1969 Maryland special gubernatorial election Maryland presidential no 1966 Maryland gubernatorial election 1966 1970 Maryland gubernatorial election 1970 January 7, 1969 Image:Marvin Mandel (MD).png 150x150px Marvin Mandel Democratic Party (United States) 126 70.00% Image:RogersClarkBallardMorton (cropped).jpg Rogers Morton Republican Party (United States) 26 14.44% Francis X. Gallagher Democratic Party (United States) 15 8.33% William S. James Democratic Party (United States) 13 7.22% Governor Spiro Agnew Republican Party (United States) Marvin Mandel Democratic Party (United States) The 1969 Maryland gubernatorial special election was not a direct election, but a vote in the Maryland General Assembly to determine who would assume the governorship of Maryland after Spiro Agnew's resignation, following his election to the U.S. vice presidency. At this time Maryland didn't have a position of lieutenant governor, and state law did not designate a person who would assume the office of governor in case of vacancy (unlike most states, when there is always a designated person such as lieutenant governor, Senate President or Secretary of State). In case of vacancy, the General Assembly would choose a governor. In 1969 the Assembly had a Democratic majority, so it was clear that Republican Agnew's successor would be a Democrat. The election was held on January 7, 1969. State representative Marvin Mandel was elected governor. He took office that same day, upon Agnew's resignation. Candidates State Senator William S. James (D) State Delegate Francis X. Gallagher (D) State Delegate Marvin Mandel (D) U.S. Representative Rogers Morton (R) Vote Mandel (D) – 126 (70.00%):MD Governor-Special Election http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=7019 Our Campaigns 7 December 2014 Morton (R) – 26 (14.44%) Gallagher (D) – 15 (8.33%) James (D) – 13 (7.22%) Although there were three Democrats and only one Republican on the ballot, Mandel was elected easily. He was elected in the next regular direct election in 1970 and re-elected in 1974. References collapsed 1969 Maryland Gubernatorial Maryland special gubernatorial election Maryland 1969 Gubernatorial Category:Indirect gubernatorial elections in the United States