1868 Indiana gubernatorial election

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.

1868 Indiana gubernatorial election

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Nominee Conrad Baker Thomas A. Hendricks
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 171,523 170,602
Percentage 50.14% 49.87%

Governor before election

Conrad Baker
Republican

Elected Governor

Conrad Baker
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

Results edit

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 hold Swing

References edit

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