1872 Indiana gubernatorial election

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1872 Indiana gubernatorial election
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  1868 October 8, 1872 1876  
  Thomas Andrews Hendricks.jpg ThomasMBrowne.jpg
Nominee Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas M. Browne
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote189,424188,276
Percentage50.12%49.82%

1872 Indiana gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Hendricks:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Browne:      50–60%     60–70%

Governor before election

Conrad Baker
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas A. Hendricks
Democratic

The 1872 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1872. Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks defeated Republican nominee Thomas M. Browne with 50.12% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1872 Indiana gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Thomas A. Hendricks 189,424 50.12%
Republican Thomas M. Browne 188,27649.82%
Majority1,148
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved August 22, 2020.