1856 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1856 in order to elect the Governor of Indiana. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Ashbel P. Willard defeated People's Party nominee Oliver P. Morton.[1][2]
General election
On election day, 6 October 1856, Democratic nominee Ashbel P. Willard won the election by a margin of 5,932 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee Oliver P. Morton, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Willard was sworn in as the 11th Governor of Indiana on 12 January 1857.[3]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ashbel P. Willard | 117,971 | 51.29 | |
People's | Oliver P. Morton | 112,039 | 48.71 | |
Total votes | 130,010 | 100.00 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- ^ Thornbrough, pp. 72 and 76–77
- ^ Gugin, p. 127
- ^ "IN Governor". ourcampaigns.com. March 11, 2005. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
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