1928 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1928 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1928. Republican nominee Harry G. Leslie defeated Democratic nominee Frank C. Dailey with 51.25% of the vote.

1928 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 6, 1928
 
Nominee Harry G. Leslie Frank C. Dailey
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 728,203 683,545
Percentage 51.25% 48.10%

Governor before election

Edward L. Jackson
Republican

Elected Governor

Harry G. Leslie
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Harry G. Leslie, Republican
  • Frank C. Dailey, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Albert Stanley, Prohibition
  • Clarence E. Bond, Socialist
  • Cassimer Benward, Socialist Labor
  • Harry W. Garner, Workers
  • Henry O. Shaw, Independent

Results

1928 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Harry G. Leslie 728,203 51.25%
Democratic Frank C. Dailey 683,545 48.10%
Prohibition Albert Stanley 5,096 0.36%
Socialist Clarence E. Bond 3,258 0.23%
Socialist Labor Cassimer Benward 424 0.03%
Workers Harry W. Garner 319 0.02%
Independent Henry O. Shaw 168 0.01%
Majority 44,658
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
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