1876 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1876 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1872 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1872
Next Election:1880 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1880
Election Date:October 10, 1876
Nominee1:James D. Williams
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:213,164
Percentage1:49.06%
Nominee2:Benjamin Harrison
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:208,080
Percentage2:47.89%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Thomas A. Hendricks
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:James D. Williams
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1876 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1876. Democratic nominee James D. Williams defeated Republican nominee Benjamin Harrison with 49.06% of the vote. Harrison was later elected president in 1888.

Republican nomination

Candidates

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Carmichael . O.B. . The Campaign of 1876 in Indiana . Indiana Magazine of History . December 1913 . 9 . 4 . 276–297 . 27785601 .