1856 Indiana gubernatorial election

1856 Indiana gubernatorial election

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Nominee Ashbel P. Willard Oliver P. Morton Party Democratic People's Popular vote 117,971 112,039 Percentage 51.29% 48.71%

County results Willard:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90% Morton:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election Joseph A. Wright Democratic Elected Governor Ashbel P. Willard Democratic

The 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1856, in order to elect the Governor of Indiana. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Ashbel P. Willard defeated People's Party nominee Oliver P. Morton. ^{[1] [2]}

General election

On election day, October 6, 1856, Democratic nominee Ashbel P. Willard won the election by a margin of 5,932 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee Oliver P. Morton, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Willard was sworn in as the 11th Governor of Indiana on January 12, 1857. ^[3]

Results

Indiana gubernatorial election, 1856

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Ashbel P. Willard	117,971	51.29
	People's	Oliver P. Morton	112,039	48.71
Total votes			130,010	100.00
	Democratic hold

References

1. Thornbrough, pp. 72 and 76–77
2. Gugin, p. 127
3. "IN Governor". ourcampaigns.com. March 11, 2005. Retrieved 2023-05-11.