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.