1950 Maryland gubernatorial election

1950 Maryland gubernatorial election

← 1946 November 7, 1950 1954 →
 
Nominee Theodore McKeldin William Preston Lane Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 369,807 275,824
Percentage 57.28% 42.72%

County results
McKeldin:      50–60%      60–70%
Lane:      50–60%

Governor before election

William Preston Lane Jr.
Democratic

Elected Governor

Theodore McKeldin
Republican

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.