1964 Indiana gubernatorial election
The 1964 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964.
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Incumbent Democratic Governor Matthew E. Welsh was term-limited.
Democratic nominee Roger D. Branigin defeated Republican nominee Richard O. Ristine with 56.18% of the vote. This would be the Last time until 1988 in which the Democrats won the governorship
As of 2022, this marks the most recent time that Democrats won the races for Governor and for President concurrently.[1]
Nominations
Until 1976, all nominations for statewide office in Indiana were made by state conventions.[2][3]
Candidates
- Roger D. Branigin, former president of the Indiana State Bar Association[4]
- Clinton Green, executive secretary of the Indiana Port Commission[5]
- Marshall F. Kizer, Indiana Senate minority leader[4]
Results
The Democratic convention was held on June 12, 1964.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger D. Branigin | 1,449 | 65.60 | |
| Democratic | Marshall F. Kizer | 594 | 26.89 | |
| Democratic | Clinton Green | 133 | 6.02 | |
| Democratic | Scattering | 33 | 1.49 | |
| Total votes | 2,209 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- William G. Bray, incumbent U.S. Representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district
- G. Richard Ellis, former State Senator[7]
- Robert E. Gates, Indiana's 4th congressional district Republican chairman[7]
- Robert E. Hughes, incumbent Indiana State Treasurer[8]
- Earl F. Landgrebe, State Senator[9]
- Charles O. Hendricks, incumbent Secretary of State of Indiana[7]
- Richard O. Ristine, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Results
The Republican convention was held on June 9, 1964.[4][10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard O. Ristine | 1,212 | 55.29 | |
| Republican | Robert E. Hughes | 599 | 27.33 | |
| Republican | William G. Bray | 266 | 12.14 | |
| Republican | G. Richard Ellis | 70 | 3.19 | |
| Republican | Robert E. Gates | 29 | 1.33 | |
| Republican | Charles O. Hendricks | 15 | 0.68 | |
| Republican | Earl F. Landgrebe | 1 | 0.05 | |
| Total votes | 2,192 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Chester G. Bohannon, Prohibition
- Gordon A. Long, Socialist Labor, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1956
- Roger D. Branigin, Democratic
- Richard O. Ristine, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger D. Branigin | 1,164,620 | 56.18% | ||
| Republican | Richard O. Ristine | 901,342 | 43.48% | ||
| Prohibition | Chester G. Bohannon | 5,771 | 0.28% | ||
| Socialist Labor | Gordon A. Long | 1,182 | 0.06% | ||
| Majority | 263,278 | 12.70% | |||
| Turnout | 2,072,915 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "1964 Electoral College Results". National Archives. 2019-11-05. Retrieved 2022-01-25.
- America Votes 6, p. 129.
- Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 112.
- "Indiana parties meet this week". New York Times. New York, NY. 7 June 1964. p. 69. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Democrats meet to select State Ticket for 1964". Daily Banner. Greencastle, Indiana. 12 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- McNeill, Robert J. (1966). Democratic Campaign Financing in Indiana, 1964. Institute of Public Administration, Indiana University. p. 31.
- "Hughes, Bray rip procedure". Journal and Courier. Lafayette, Indiana. 10 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Indiana Nominees chosen by G.O.P." New York Times. New York, NY. 10 June 1964. p. 34. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- Bernhart, Rollie (6 March 1964). "Sen. Langrebe declares candidacy for governor". Vidette-Messenger. Valparaiso, Indiana. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Indiana G.O.P picks candidate". Daily Banner. Greencastle, Indiana. 10 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "Ristine and Bontrager win". Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. 10 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- "GOP picks Ristine and Bontrager for governor, U.S. Senate post". Indianapolis Recorder. Indianapolis, Indiana. 13 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 50.
- America Votes 6, p. 120.
- "IN Governor, 1964". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Scammon, Richard M., ed. (1966). America Votes 6: a handbook of contemporary American election statistics, 1964. Washington, D.C.: Governmental Affairs Institute.
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