1868 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1868 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1864 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1864
Next Election:1872 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1872
Election Date:October 13, 1868
Nominee1:Conrad Baker
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:171,523
Percentage1:50.14%
Nominee2:Thomas A. Hendricks
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:170,602
Percentage2:49.87%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Conrad Baker
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Conrad Baker
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1868 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1868. Incumbent Republican Conrad Baker defeated Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks with 50.14% of the vote.

General election

Candidates