| Election Name: | 1872 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Indiana |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1868 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1868 |
| Next Election: | 1876 Indiana gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1876 |
| Election Date: | October 8, 1872 |
| Nominee1: | Thomas A. Hendricks |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 189,424 |
| Percentage1: | 50.12% |
| Nominee2: | Thomas M. Browne |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 188,276 |
| Percentage2: | 49.82% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Thomas A. Hendricks |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 1872 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1872. Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks defeated Republican nominee Thomas M. Browne with 50.12% of the vote.