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Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Indiana
For related races, see 1936 United States gubernatorial elections.
The 1936 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee M. Clifford Townsend defeated Republican nominee Raymond S. Springer with 55.36% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- M. Clifford Townsend, Democratic, Lieutenant Governor under Paul V. McNutt
- Raymond S. Springer, Republican, former judge of the 37th Judicial Circuit Court
Other candidates
- Marie B. Tomsich, Socialist
- Wenzel Stocker, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | M. Clifford Townsend | 908,494 | 55.36% | ||
| Republican | Raymond S. Springer | 727,526 | 44.33% | ||
| Socialist | Marie B. Tomsich | 3,871 | 0.24% | ||
| Communist | Wenzel Stocker | 1,183 | 0.07% | ||
| Majority | 180,968 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
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Water Gardening & Plants9
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