1864 Indiana gubernatorial election

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.

1864 Indiana gubernatorial election

← 1860 October 11, 1864 1868 →
 
Nominee Oliver P. Morton Joseph E. McDonald
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 152,275 131,200
Percentage 53.72% 46.28%

County results
Morton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
McDonald:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Oliver P. Morton
Republican

Elected Governor

Oliver P. Morton
Republican

General election edit

Candidates edit

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

Results edit

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 edit

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