1909 Maryland Comptroller election

The 1909 Maryland comptroller election was held on November 5, 1909, in order to elect the comptroller of Maryland. Democratic nominee and incumbent comptroller Joshua W. Hering defeated Republican nominee Frank E. Williams, Progressive nominee Richard A. Harris and Socialist nominee Mark Jackson.

1909 Maryland Comptroller election

November 5, 1909

Nominee Joshua W. Hering Frank E. Williams Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 102,562 92,823 Percentage 50.66% 45.85%

County results Hering:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Williams:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Comptroller before election Joshua W. Hering Democratic Elected Comptroller Joshua W. Hering Democratic

General election

On election day, November 5, 1909, Democratic nominee Joshua W. Hering won re-election by a margin of 9,739 votes against his foremost opponent Republican nominee Frank E. Williams, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of comptroller. Hering was sworn in for his fourth overall term on January 17, 1910.

Results

Maryland Comptroller election, 1909

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joshua W. Hering (incumbent)	102,562	50.66
	Republican	Frank E. Williams	92,823	45.85
	Progressive	Richard A. Harris	4,488	2.22
	Socialist	Mark Jackson	2,589	1.27
Total votes			202,462	100.00
	Democratic hold