1970 Maryland Comptroller election
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November 3, 1970
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The 1970 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 3, 1970, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller Louis L. Goldstein defeated Republican nominee Harold Cross.[1]
General election
On election day, November 3, 1970, Democratic nominee Louis L. Goldstein won re-election by a margin of 342,853 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Harold Cross, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Goldstein was sworn in for his fourth term on January 3, 1971.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Louis L. Goldstein (incumbent) | 608,112 | 69.63 | |
| Republican | Harold Cross | 265,259 | 30.37 | |
| Total votes | 873,371 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "1970 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. May 3, 2016. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. July 23, 2004. Retrieved 2024-10-25.