| Election name | 1946 Maryland gubernatorial election |
|---|---|
| Country | Maryland |
| Ongoing | no |
| Previous election | 1942 Maryland gubernatorial election |
| Previous year | 1942 |
| Next election | 1950 Maryland gubernatorial election |
| Next year | 1950 |
| Election date | November 5, 1946 |
| Nominee 1 | William Preston Lane Jr. |
| Party 1 | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular vote 1 | 268,084 |
| Percentage 1 | 54.73% |
| Nominee 2 | Theodore McKeldin |
| Party 2 | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular vote 2 | 221,752 |
| Percentage 2 | 45.27% |
| Before election | Herbert O'Conor |
| Before party | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After election | William Preston Lane Jr. |
| After party | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1946 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 5, to elect next the Governor of Maryland. Democratic candidate William Preston Lane Jr. defeated Republican candidate and former mayor of Baltimore and Future Governor of Maryland Theodore McKeldin.
General election
Candidates
- William Preston Lane Jr., Democratic
- Theodore McKeldin, Republican