1960 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1960 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Matthew E. Welsh defeated Republican nominee Crawford F. Parker with 50.39% of the vote.

1960 Indiana gubernatorial election

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Nominee Matthew E. Welsh Crawford F. Parker
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,072,717 1,049,540
Percentage 50.39% 49.30%

County results
Welsh:      50–60%      60–70%
Parker:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Harold W. Handley
Republican

Elected Governor

Matthew E. Welsh
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

Other candidates

  • J. Ralston Miller, Prohibition
  • Herman Kronewitter, Socialist Labor

Results

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1960 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Matthew E. Welsh 1,072,717 50.39%
Republican Crawford F. Parker 1,049,540 49.30%
Prohibition J. Ralston Miller 5,892 0.28%
Socialist Labor Herman Kronewitter 816 0.04%
Majority 23,177
Turnout 2,128,965
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved June 20, 2020.