1936 Indiana gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1936 United States gubernatorial elections.

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%

County results Townsend:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Springer:      50–60%

Governor before election Paul V. McNutt Democratic Elected Governor M. Clifford Townsend Democratic

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.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• M. Clifford Townsend, Democratic, Lieutenant Governor under Paul V. McNutt
• Raymond S. Springer, Republican, former judge of the 37th Judicial Circuit Court

Other candidates

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

Results

1936 Indiana gubernatorial election

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