Theodore McKeldin Republican Theodore McKeldin Republican 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.

[1] Primary elections were held on June 28, 1954.

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