Election for the: governorship of the——U.S. state of Indiana
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 County results Lane: 50–60% 60–70% Hendricks: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1860 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 9, "1860." Republican nominee Henry S. Lane defeated Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks with 51.89% of the "vote."
General election※
Candidates※
- Henry S. Lane, "Republican," former U.S. Representative
- Thomas A. Hendricks, Democratic, former U.S. Representative
Results※
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Henry S. Lane | 136,736 | 51.89% | ||
| Democratic | Thomas A. Hendricks | 126,767 | 48.11% | ||
| Majority | 9,969 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References※
- ^ "The State Elections". Litchfield enquirer. Litchfield, Conn. October 4, 1860. p. 2. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ "The Coming Elections". Nashville union and American. Nashville, Tenn. October 6, 1860. p. 3. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide——to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved September 7, 2020.