1960 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1960 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Matthew E. Welsh defeated Republican nominee Crawford F. Parker with 50.39% of the vote.

1960 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960

Nominee Matthew E. Welsh Crawford F. Parker Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 1,072,717 1,049,540 Percentage 50.39% 49.30%

County results Welsh:      50–60%      60–70% Parker:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%

Governor before election Harold W. Handley Republican Elected Governor Matthew E. Welsh Democratic

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Matthew E. Welsh, Democratic
• Crawford F. Parker, Republican

Other candidates

• J. Ralston Miller, Prohibition
• Herman Kronewitter, Socialist Labor

Results

1960 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Matthew E. Welsh	1,072,717	50.39%
	Republican	Crawford F. Parker	1,049,540	49.30%
	Prohibition	J. Ralston Miller	5,892	0.28%
	Socialist Labor	Herman Kronewitter	816	0.04%
Majority			23,177
Turnout			2,128,965
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. Cook, Rhodes (5 November 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State. ISBN 9781452290171. Retrieved June 20, 2020.