1864 Indiana gubernatorial election

1864 Indiana gubernatorial election

October 11, 1864

Nominee Oliver P. Morton Joseph E. McDonald Party National Union Democratic Popular vote 152,275 131,200 Percentage 53.72% 46.28%

County results Morton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% McDonald:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election Oliver P. Morton Republican Elected Governor Oliver P. Morton Republican

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

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