1864 Indiana gubernatorial election

A gubernatorial election was held in Indiana on October 11, 1864. The incumbent Union governor Oliver P. Morton defeated the Democratic former Indiana Attorney General Joseph E. McDonald.

1864 Indiana gubernatorial election

October 11, 1864

Nominee Oliver P. Morton Joseph E. McDonald Party National Union 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 National Union

Results

1864 Indiana gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	National Union	Oliver P. Morton (incumbent)	152,275	53.72%
	Democratic	Joseph E. McDonald	131,200	46.28%
Majority			21,075
Turnout
	National Union hold		Swing