1936 Indiana gubernatorial election

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.

1936 Indiana gubernatorial election
November 3, 1936
 
Nominee M. Clifford Townsend Raymond S. Springer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 908,494 727,526
Percentage 55.36% 44.33%
Governor before election

Paul V. McNutt
Democratic

 Elected Governor

M. Clifford Townsend
Democratic

Elections in Indiana

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • M. Clifford Townsend, Democratic
  • Raymond S. Springer, Republican

Other candidates

  • Marie B. Tomsich, Socialist
  • Wenzel Stocker, Communist

Results
1936 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
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
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
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