1936 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 1936 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee M. Clifford Townsend defeated Republican nominee Raymond S. Springer with 55.36% of the vote.
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November 3, 1936
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 County results Townsend: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Springer: 50–60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- M. Clifford Townsend, Democratic, Lieutenant Governor under Paul V. McNutt
- Raymond S. Springer, Republican, former judge of the 37th Judicial Circuit Court
Other candidates
- Marie B. Tomsich, Socialist
- Wenzel Stocker, Communist
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | M. Clifford Townsend | 908,494 | 55.36% | ||
| Republican | Raymond S. Springer | 727,526 | 44.33% | ||
| Socialist | Marie B. Tomsich | 3,871 | 0.24% | ||
| Communist | Wenzel Stocker | 1,183 | 0.07% | ||
| Majority | 180,968 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||