1872 Indiana gubernatorial election

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.

1872 Indiana gubernatorial election

October 8, 1872
 
Nominee Thomas A. Hendricks Thomas M. Browne
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 189,424 188,276
Percentage 50.12% 49.82%

Governor before election

Conrad Baker
Republican

Elected Governor

Thomas A. Hendricks
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Thomas A. Hendricks, Democratic
  • Thomas M. Browne, Republican

Results

1872 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Thomas A. Hendricks 189,424 50.12%
Republican Thomas M. Browne 188,276 49.82%
Majority 1,148
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
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