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.
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 County results Hendricks: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Browne: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
editCandidates
edit- Thomas A. Hendricks, Democratic, former U.S. Senator
- Thomas M. Browne, Republican, former United States Attorney for the District of Indiana
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas A. Hendricks | 189,424 | 50.12% | ||
| Republican | Thomas M. Browne | 188,276 | 49.82% | ||
| Majority | 1,148 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
edit- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 22, 2020.