1978 Maryland Comptroller election
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The 1978 Maryland comptroller election was held on 7 November 1978 in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller Louis L. Goldstein defeated Republican nominee Donald J. Devine.[1]
General election
On election day, 7 November 1978, Democratic nominee Louis L. Goldstein won re-election by a margin of 412,923 votes against his opponent Republican nominee Donald J. Devine, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Goldstein was sworn in for his sixth term on 3 January 1979.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Louis L. Goldstein (incumbent) | 659,415 | 72.79 | |
| Republican | Donald J. Devine | 246,492 | 27.21 | |
| Total votes | 905,907 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "1978 Comptroller General General Election Results - Maryland". uselectionatlas.org. May 17, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "MD Comptroller". ourcampaigns.com. July 23, 2004. Retrieved October 25, 2024.