1868 Indiana gubernatorial election

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1868 Indiana gubernatorial election

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  Conradbakerindiana.jpg Thomas Andrews Hendricks.jpg
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

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.

General election[]

Candidates[]

  • Conrad Baker, Republican
  • Thomas A. Hendricks, Democratic

Results[]

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[]

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