1962 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1962 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democrat J. Millard Tawes defeated Republican nominee Frank Small Jr. with 55.64% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 15, 1962.

Candidates

 * J. Millard Tawes, incumbent Governor
 * George P. Mahoney, perennial candidate
 * David Hume
 * Morgan L. Amaimo
 * Lester Posner
 * Charles J. Luthardt Sr.
 * William George Bennett Crain

Candidates

 * Frank Small Jr., former U.S. Representative
 * Karla M. E. Balentine
 * Jeseph L. Pavlock

Candidates

 * J. Millard Tawes, Democratic
 * Frank Small Jr., Republican