1846 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1846 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1843 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1843
Next Election:1849 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1849
Election Date:August 3, 1846
Nominee1:James Whitcomb
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:64,104
Percentage1:50.65%
Nominee2:Joseph G. Marshall
Party2:Whig Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:60,138
Percentage2:47.52%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:James Whitcomb
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:James Whitcomb
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1846 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on August 3, 1846.[1]

Incumbent Democratic Governor James Whitcomb defeated Whig nominee Joseph G. Marshall and Liberty nominee Stephen C. Stevens with 50.65% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. News: . August 7, 1846 . Alexandria: Friday Morning, August 7, 1846 . Alexandria gazette . Alexandria, Virginia . 3 . 25 August 2023 .
  2. Campbell . Prof. John L. . 1897 . Joseph G. Marshall . Indiana Historical Society Publications . The Bowen-Merrill Company . Indianapolis . 1 . 6 . 189–200 . 25 August 2023 .
  3. News: . April 16, 1855 . News of the Day . Alexandria gazette . Alexandria, Virginia . 2 . 25 August 2023 .