Who did Agnew defeat to become Governor of Maryland in 1966?
George P. Mahoney
James Devereux
Hyman A. Pressman
None of the above
Answer
George P. Mahoney was defeated by Spiro Agnew to become Governor of Maryland in 1966. This was a surprise victory for Agnew, as Mahoney was a popular and well-known politician in the state. Agnew's victory was due in part to his strong support from the white working class, who were drawn to his anti-crime and anti-busing platform.
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