1974 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1974 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1974. Incumbent Democrat Marvin Mandel defeated Republican nominee Louise Gore with 63.50% of the vote.

1974 Maryland gubernatorial election

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Nominee Marvin Mandel Louise Gore Party Democratic Republican Running mate Blair Lee III Frank B. Wade Popular vote 602,648 346,449 Percentage 63.50% 36.50%

County results Mandel:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80% Gore:      50-60%

Governor before election Marvin Mandel Democratic Elected Governor Marvin Mandel Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 10, 1974.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Marvin Mandel, incumbent Governor
• Wilson K. Barnes, former Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals
• Morgan L. Amaimo
• Howard L. Gates

Results

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Marvin Mandel (incumbent)	254,509	65.69
	Democratic	Wilson K. Barnes	96,902	25.01
	Democratic	Morgan L. Amaimo	18,939	4.89
	Democratic	Howard L. Gates	17,084	4.41
Total votes			387,434	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

• Louise Gore, former State Senator
• Lawrence Hogan, U.S. Representative

Results

Republican primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Louise Gore	57,626	53.60
	Republican	Lawrence Hogan	49,887	46.40
Total votes			107,513	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Marvin Mandel, Democratic
• Louise Gore, Republican

Results

1974 Maryland gubernatorial election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Marvin Mandel (incumbent)	602,648	63.50%
	Republican	Louise Gore	346,449	36.50%
Majority			256,199
Turnout			949,097
	Democratic hold		Swing