1872 Indiana gubernatorial election

1872 Indiana gubernatorial election
October 8, 1872
 
Nominee Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas M. Browne
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 189,424 188,276
Percentage 50.12% 49.82%
County results
Hendricks:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Browne:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Conrad Baker
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas A. Hendricks
Democratic

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The 1872 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1872. Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks defeated Republican nominee Thomas M. Browne with 50.12% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Results

1872 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Thomas A. Hendricks 189,424 50.12%
Republican Thomas M. Browne 188,276 49.82%
Majority 1,148
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
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