1932 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1932 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1932. Democratic nominee Paul V. McNutt defeated Republican nominee Raymond S. Springer with 55.02% of the vote.

1932 Indiana gubernatorial election
November 8, 1932
 
Nominee Paul V. McNutt Raymond S. Springer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 862,127 669,797
Percentage 55.02% 42.75%
Governor before election

Harry G. Leslie
Republican

 Elected Governor

Paul V. McNutt
Democratic

Elections in Indiana

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Paul V. McNutt, Democratic
  • Raymond S. Springer, Republican

Other candidates

  • Powers Hapgood, Socialist
  • F. W. Lough, Prohibition
  • Ward B. Hiner, Independent
  • Theodore Luesse, Communist
  • Charley Lynch, Socialist Labor

Results
1932 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Paul V. McNutt 862,127 55.02%
Republican Raymond S. Springer 669,797 42.75%
Socialist Powers Hapgood 18,735 1.20%
Prohibition F. W. Lough 9,273 0.59%
Independent Ward B. Hiner 3,052 0.20%
Communist Theodore Luesse 2,129 0.14%
Socialist Labor Charley Lynch 1,796 0.12%
Majority 192,330
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved July 23, 2020.
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