1837 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1837 Indiana gubernatorial election
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1834 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1834
Next Election:1840 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1840
Election Date:7 August 1837
Nominee1:David Wallace
Party1:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:46,067
Percentage1:55.51%
Nominee2:John Dumont
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:36,915
Percentage2:44.49%
Governor
Before Election:Noah Noble
Before Party:Whig Party (United States)
After Election:David Wallace
After Party:Whig Party (United States)

The 1837 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on 7 August 1837 in order to elect the Governor of Indiana. Incumbent Whig Lieutenant Governor David Wallace defeated Democratic nominee John Dumont.[1]

General election

On election day, 7 August 1837, Whig nominee David Wallace won the election by a margin of 9,152 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee John Dumont, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Wallace was sworn in as the 6th Governor of Indiana on 6 December 1837.[2]

Results

Notes and References

  1. Web site: David Wallace . 29 November 2023 . National Governors Association.
  2. Web site: IN Governor . ourcampaigns.com . 11 March 2005 . 29 November 2023.