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The 1864 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1864. Incumbent Republican Oliver P. Morton defeated Democratic nominee Joseph E. McDonald with 53.72% of the vote.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Oliver P. Morton (incumbent) | 152,275 | 53.72% | ||
Democratic | Joseph E. McDonald | 131,200 | 46.28% | ||
Majority | 21,075 | ||||
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Republican hold | Swing | ||||
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