1892 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1892 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1888 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1888
Next Election:1896 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1896
Election Date:November 8, 1892
Nominee1:Claude Matthews
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:260,601
Percentage1:47.45%
Nominee2:Ira Joy Chase
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:253,625
Percentage2:46.18%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Ira Joy Chase
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Claude Matthews
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1892 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. Pitting The Republican nominee. Incumbent governor Ira Joy Chase Who had succeeded to the office the previous year. following the death of governor Alvin Peterson Hovey. Against the Democratic nominee. State Secretary of State Claude Matthews. The campaign focused primarily on depressed farm prices and farmers' desires to inflate the currency to alleviate debt problems. Matthews Narrowly won the election Defeating governor Chase By a margin of 47%-46%

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