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Curley Byrd, Gubernatorial candidate

Curley Byrd

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Byrd319,033
Opponents381,451
1
Elections run

Curley Byrd, a Democratic politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 governor election in Maryland to Theodore McKeldin, receiving 319,033 votes (45.54%).

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How many votes has Curley Byrd received?

Curley Byrd has received 319,033 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Curley Byrd’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954GovernorMarylandLost319,03345.54%Theodore McKeldin
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