1954 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1954 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1954. Incumbent Republican Theodore McKeldin defeated Democratic nominee Curley Byrd with 54.46% of the vote.

This was the first time that a Republican was re-elected to a second consecutive term as governor of Maryland, and this would not occur again until 2018 when Larry Hogan won re-election.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on June 28, 1954.

Candidates

 * Curley Byrd, former President of the University of Maryland
 * George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate

Candidates

 * Theodore McKeldin, Republican
 * Curley Byrd, Democratic