1948 Indiana gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1948 Indiana gubernatorial election
Country:Indiana
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1944 Indiana gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1944
Next Election:1952 Indiana gubernatorial election
Next Year:1952
Election Date:November 2, 1948
Nominee1:Henry F. Schricker
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:884,995
Percentage1:53.56%
Nominee2:Hobart Creighton
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:745,892
Percentage2:45.14%
Map Size:250px
Governor
Before Election:Ralph F. Gates
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Henry F. Schricker
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1948 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Henry F. Schricker defeated Republican nominee Hobart Creighton with 53.56% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates