1936 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1936 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee M. Clifford Townsend defeated Republican nominee Raymond S. Springer with 55.36% of the vote.

1936 Indiana gubernatorial election

← 1932 November 3, 1936 1940 →
 
Nominee M. Clifford Townsend Raymond S. Springer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 908,494 727,526
Percentage 55.36% 44.33%

County results
Townsend:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Springer:      50–60%

Governor before election

Paul V. McNutt
Democratic

Elected Governor

M. Clifford Townsend
Democratic

General election edit

Candidates edit

Major party candidates

Other candidates

  • Marie B. Tomsich, Socialist
  • Wenzel Stocker, Communist

Results edit

1936 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic M. Clifford Townsend 908,494 55.36%
Republican Raymond S. Springer 727,526 44.33%
Socialist Marie B. Tomsich 3,871 0.24%
Communist Wenzel Stocker 1,183 0.07%
Majority 180,968
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References edit

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 21, 2020.