1864 Indiana gubernatorial election
October 11, 1864
 
Nominee Oliver P. Morton Joseph E. McDonald
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 152,275 131,200
Percentage 53.72% 46.28%
Governor before election

Oliver P. Morton
Republican

 Elected Governor

Oliver P. Morton
Republican

The 1864 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1864. Incumbent Republican Oliver P. Morton defeated Democratic nominee Joseph E. McDonald with 53.72% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Oliver P. Morton, Republican, incumbent
  • Joseph E. McDonald, Democratic, former Attorney General

Results

1864 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Oliver P. Morton (incumbent) 152,275 53.72%
Democratic Joseph E. McDonald 131,200 46.28%
Majority 21,075
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ↑ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
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