1868 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 1868 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1868. Incumbent Republican Conrad Baker defeated Democratic nominee Thomas A. Hendricks with 50.14% of the vote.
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October 13, 1868
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 County results Baker: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Hendricks: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
- Conrad Baker, Republican, former Lieutenant Governor under Oliver P. Morton
- Thomas A. Hendricks, Democratic, U.S. Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Conrad Baker (incumbent) | 171,523 | 50.14% | ||
| Democratic | Thomas A. Hendricks | 170,602 | 49.87% | ||
| Majority | 921 | ||||
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| Republican gain from National Union | Swing | ||||