Election Name: | 1860 Indiana gubernatorial election |
Country: | Indiana |
Type: | Presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 1856 |
Next Election: | 1864 Indiana gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 1864 |
Election Date: | October 9, 1860 |
Nominee1: | Henry S. Lane |
Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 136,736 |
Percentage1: | 51.89% |
Nominee2: | Thomas A. Hendricks |
Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 126,767 |
Percentage2: | 48.11% |
Map Size: | 250px |
Governor | |
Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
After Election: | Henry S. Lane |
After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1860 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1860.[1] [2] Republican nominee Henry S. Lane defeated Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks with 51.89% of the vote.