1880 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1880 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1876 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1876
Next Election:1884 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1884
Election Date:October 12, 1880
Nominee1:Albert G. Porter
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:231,405
Percentage1:49.16%
Nominee2:Franklin Landers
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:224,452
Percentage2:47.68%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:James D. Williams
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Albert G. Porter
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1880 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1880. Republican nominee Albert G. Porter defeated Democratic nominee Franklin Landers with 49.16% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates