1884 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 1884 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1884. Democratic former Governor Isaac P. Gray defeated Republican nominee William H. Calkins with 49.51% of the vote.
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November 4, 1884
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 County results Gray: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Calkins: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- William H. Calkins, Republican, United States Representative from Indiana's 13th congressional district
- Isaac P. Gray, Democrat, incumbent lieutenant governor of Indiana
Other candidates
- Robert S. Dwiggins, Prohibition
- Hiram Z. Leonard, Greenback[1]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Isaac P. Gray | 245,130 | 49.51% | ||
| Republican | William H. Calkins | 237,748 | 48.02% | ||
| Greenback | Hiram Z. Leonard | 8,338 | 1.68% | ||
| Prohibition | Robert S. Dwiggins | 3,868 | 0.78% | ||
| Majority | 7,382 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||