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.

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.

Candidates

 * Theodore McKeldin, Republican
 * William Preston Lane Jr., Democratic