1868 Indiana gubernatorial election

1868 Indiana gubernatorial election
October 13, 1868
 
Nominee Conrad Baker Thomas A. Hendricks
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 171,523 170,602
Percentage 50.14% 49.87%
County results
Baker:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hendricks:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Governor before election

Conrad Baker
National Union

Elected Governor

Conrad Baker
Republican

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The 1868 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1868. Incumbent Republican Conrad Baker defeated Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks with 50.14% of the vote.

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Results

1868 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Conrad Baker (incumbent) 171,523 50.14%
Democratic Thomas A. Hendricks 170,602 49.87%
Majority 921
Turnout
Republican gain from National Union Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
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