1948 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1948 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Henry F. Schricker defeated Republican nominee Hobart Creighton with 53.56% of the vote.

1948 Indiana gubernatorial election

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Nominee Henry F. Schricker Hobart Creighton
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 884,995 745,892
Percentage 53.56% 45.14%

County results
Schricker:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Creighton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Ralph F. Gates
Republican

Elected Governor

Henry F. Schricker
Democratic

General election

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Candidates

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Major party candidates

  • Henry F. Schricker, Democratic, former Governor (1941 – 1945)
  • Hobart Creighton, Republican

Other candidates

  • Clinton W. Speicher, Prohibition
  • Walter Frisbie, Progressive
  • William Rabe, Socialist
  • Charles Ginsberg, Socialist Labor

Results

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1948 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Henry F. Schricker 884,995 53.56%
Republican Hobart Creighton 745,892 45.14%
Prohibition Clinton W. Speicher 13,582 0.82%
Progressive Walter Frisbie 6,259 0.38%
Socialist William Rabe 985 0.06%
Socialist Labor Charles Ginsberg 608 0.04%
Majority 139,103
Turnout 1,652,321
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

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  1. ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved June 14, 2020.