1880 Indiana gubernatorial election

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.

1880 Indiana gubernatorial election

October 12, 1880
 
Nominee Albert G. Porter Franklin Landers
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 231,405 224,452
Percentage 49.16% 47.68%

Governor before election

James D. Williams
Democratic

Elected Governor

Albert G. Porter
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Albert G. Porter, Republican
  • Franklin Landers, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Robert Gregg, Greenback

Results

1880 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Albert G. Porter 231,405 49.16%
Democratic Franklin Landers 224,452 47.68%
Greenback Robert Gregg 14,881 3.16%
Majority 6,953
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
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