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
October 13, 1868
 
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

Elections in Indiana
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General election

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

Results
1868 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Conrad Baker 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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