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The 1864 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1864. Incumbent Republican Oliver P. Morton, running on the Union Party ticket, defeated Democratic nominee Joseph E. McDonald with 53.72% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

  • Oliver P. Morton, Union, incumbent
  • Joseph E. McDonald, Democratic, former Attorney General

Results

1864 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
National Union Oliver P. Morton (incumbent) 152,275 53.72%
Democratic Joseph E. McDonald 131,200 46.28%
Majority 21,075
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
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