1964 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1964 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964.

1964 Indiana gubernatorial election
November 3, 1964
 
Nominee Roger D. Branigin Richard O. Ristine
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,164,620 901,342
Percentage 56.18% 43.48%
Governor before election

Matthew E. Welsh
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Roger D. Branigin
Democratic

Elections in Indiana

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.

Nominations

Until 1976, all nominations for statewide office in Indiana were made by state conventions.[1][2]

Democratic nomination

Candidates

Results

The Democratic convention was held on June 12, 1964.[3]

Democratic convention results[5]
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

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

The Republican convention was held on June 9, 1964.[3][9]

Republican convention results[7][10][11]
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

Results
1964 Indiana gubernatorial election[12][13][14]
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
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References
  1. America Votes 6, p. 129.
  2. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 112.
  3. "Indiana parties meet this week". New York Times. New York, NY. 7 June 1964. p. 69. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. "Democrats meet to select State Ticket for 1964". Daily Banner. Greencastle, Indiana. 12 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  5. McNeill, Robert J. (1966). Democratic Campaign Financing in Indiana, 1964. Institute of Public Administration, Indiana University. p. 31.
  6. "Hughes, Bray rip procedure". Journal and Courier. Lafayette, Indiana. 10 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  7. "Indiana Nominees chosen by G.O.P." New York Times. New York, NY. 10 June 1964. p. 34. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  8. Bernhart, Rollie (6 March 1964). "Sen. Langrebe declares candidacy for governor". Vidette-Messenger. Valparaiso, Indiana. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  9. "Indiana G.O.P picks candidate". Daily Banner. Greencastle, Indiana. 10 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  10. "Ristine and Bontrager win". Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. 10 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  11. "GOP picks Ristine and Bontrager for governor, U.S. Senate post". Indianapolis Recorder. Indianapolis, Indiana. 13 June 1964. p. 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  12. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 50.
  13. America Votes 6, p. 120.
  14. "IN Governor, 1964". Our Campaigns. Retrieved 6 June 2020.

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