| Election Name: | 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1852 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1852 |
| Next Election: | 1860 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1860 |
| Election Date: | 6 October 1856 |
| Nominee1: | Ashbel P. Willard |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 117,971 |
| Percentage1: | 51.29% |
| Nominee2: | Oliver P. Morton |
| Party2: | People's Party (Indiana) |
| Popular Vote2: | 112,039 |
| Percentage2: | 48.71% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Joseph A. Wright |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Ashbel P. Willard |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 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]
On election day, 6 October 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 12 January 1857.[3]