1950 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1950 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1950. Republican nominee Theodore McKeldin defeated Democratic incumbent William Preston Lane Jr. with 57.28% of the vote. == Primary elections == Primary elections were held on September 18, 1950. === Democratic primary === ==== Candidates ==== William Preston Lane Jr., incumbent Governor of Maryland George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate Herbert William Larrabee Harry Kemper Stephen B. Peddicord ==== Results ==== In the primary election of September 18, 1950, Gov. Lane faced opposition from George P. Mahoney, a perennial office-seeker. Lane won the election by carrying sixteen counties and one district in Baltimore City to capture the unit vote although Mahoney gained a majority in the popular vote. == General election == === Candidates === Theodore McKeldin, Republican William Preston Lane Jr., Democratic === Results === == References ==