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Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Indiana
For related races, see 1960 United States gubernatorial elections.
The 1960 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Matthew E. Welsh defeated Republican nominee Crawford F. Parker with 50.39% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Matthew E. Welsh, Democratic, State Senator
- Crawford F. Parker, Republican, Lieutenant Governor under Harold W. Handley
Other candidates
- J. Ralston Miller, Prohibition
- Herman Kronewitter, Socialist Labor
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Matthew E. Welsh | 1,072,717 | 50.39% | ||
Republican | Crawford F. Parker | 1,049,540 | 49.30% | ||
Prohibition | J. Ralston Miller | 5,892 | 0.28% | ||
Socialist Labor | Herman Kronewitter | 816 | 0.04% | ||
Majority | 23,177 | ||||
Turnout | 2,128,965 | ||||
Democratic gain from Republican | Swing |
References
- ^ Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
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