1919 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1919 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1919. Democratic nominee Albert Ritchie defeated Republican nominee Harry Nice with 49.06% of the vote.

With a margin of 0.07%, this remains the closest gubernatorial election in Maryland history.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Albert Ritchie, Democratic
 * Harry Nice, Republican

Other candidates
 * Arthur L. Blessing, Socialist
 * Robert W. Stevens, Independent