1856 Indiana gubernatorial election

1856 Indiana gubernatorial election
October 6, 1856
 
Nominee Ashbel P. Willard Oliver P. Morton
Party Democratic People's
Popular vote 117,971 112,039
Percentage 51.29% 48.71%
County results
Willard:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Morton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Governor before election

Joseph A. Wright
Democratic

Elected Governor

Ashbel P. Willard
Democratic

The 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1856, in order to elect the Governor of Indiana. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Ashbel P. Willard defeated People's Party nominee Oliver P. Morton.

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