1948 Indiana gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1948 United States gubernatorial elections.

1948 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948

Nominee Henry F. Schricker Hobart Creighton Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 884,995 745,892 Percentage 53.56% 45.14%

County results Schricker:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70% Creighton:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Ralph F. Gates Republican Elected Governor Henry F. Schricker Democratic

The 1948 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee Henry F. Schricker defeated Republican nominee Hobart Creighton with 53.56% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Henry F. Schricker, Democratic, former Governor (1941 – 1945)
• Hobart Creighton, Republican

Other candidates

• Clinton W. Speicher, Prohibition
• Walter Frisbie, Progressive
• William Rabe, Socialist
• Charles Ginsberg, Socialist Labor

Results

1948 Indiana gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Henry F. Schricker	884,995	53.56%
	Republican	Hobart Creighton	745,892	45.14%
	Prohibition	Clinton W. Speicher	13,582	0.82%
	Progressive	Walter Frisbie	6,259	0.38%
	Socialist	William Rabe	985	0.06%
	Socialist Labor	Charles Ginsberg	608	0.04%
Majority			139,103
Turnout			1,652,321
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing