1876 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 1876 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1876. Democratic nominee James D. Williams defeated Republican nominee Benjamin Harrison with 49.06% of the vote. Harrison was later elected president in 1888.
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October 10, 1876
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 County results Williams: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Harrison: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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Republican nomination
Candidates
- James C. Denny, former Attorney General[1]
- Benjamin Harrison, lawyer and brevet brigadier general of the United States Volunteers
- Godlove S. Orth, U.S. Representative from Lafayette[1]
- Leonidas Sexton, lieutenant governor[1]
General election
Candidates
- Henry W. Harrington, former U.S. Representative from Madison (Greenback)
- Benjamin Harrison, lawyer and brevet brigadier general of the United States Volunteers (Republican)
- James D. Williams, U.S. Representative (Democratic)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James D. Williams | 213,164 | 49.06% | ||
| Republican | Benjamin Harrison | 208,080 | 47.89% | ||
| Greenback | Henry W. Harrington | 12,710 | 2.93% | ||
| Majority | 5,084 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||