1964 Indiana gubernatorial election
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The 1964 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964.
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. This would be the last time until 1988 in which the Democrats won the governorship.
As of 2023[update], this marks the most recent time that Democrats won the races for Governor and for President concurrently.[1][failed verification]
Nominations
[edit]Until 1976, all nominations for statewide office in Indiana were made by state conventions.[2][3]
Democratic nomination
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Roger D. Branigin, former president of the Indiana State Bar Association[4]
- Clinton Green, executive secretary of the Indiana Port Commission[5]
- Marshall F. Kizer, Indiana Senate minority leader[4]
Results
[edit]The Democratic convention was held on June 12, 1964.[4]
| 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
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- William G. Bray, incumbent U.S. Representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district
- G. Richard Ellis, former State Senator[7]
- Robert E. Gates, Indiana's 4th congressional district Republican chairman[7]
- Robert E. Hughes, incumbent Indiana State Treasurer[8]
- Earl F. Landgrebe, State Senator[9]
- Charles O. Hendricks, incumbent Secretary of State of Indiana[7]
- Richard O. Ristine, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Results
[edit]The Republican convention was held on June 9, 1964.[4][10]
| 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
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Chester G. Bohannon, Prohibition
- Gordon A. Long, Socialist Labor, candidate for the U.S. Senate in 1956
- Roger D. Branigin, Democratic
- Richard O. Ristine, Republican
Results
[edit]| 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 | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "1964 Electoral College Results". National Archives. November 5, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ America Votes 6, p. 129.
- ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 112.
- ^ a b c d "Indiana parties meet this week". New York Times. New York, NY. June 7, 1964. p. 69. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Democrats meet to select State Ticket for 1964". Daily Banner. Greencastle, Indiana. June 12, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ McNeill, Robert J. (1966). Democratic Campaign Financing in Indiana, 1964. Institute of Public Administration, Indiana University. p. 31.
- ^ a b c "Hughes, Bray rip procedure". Journal and Courier. Lafayette, Indiana. June 10, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ a b "Indiana Nominees chosen by G.O.P." New York Times. New York, NY. June 10, 1964. p. 34. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Bernhart, Rollie (March 6, 1964). "Sen. Langrebe declares candidacy for governor". Vidette-Messenger. Valparaiso, Indiana. p. 1. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Indiana G.O.P picks candidate". Daily Banner. Greencastle, Indiana. June 10, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Ristine and Bontrager win". Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. June 10, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "GOP picks Ristine and Bontrager for governor, U.S. Senate post". Indianapolis Recorder. Indianapolis, Indiana. June 13, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 50.
- ^ America Votes 6, p. 120.
- ^ "IN Governor, 1964". Our Campaigns. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
Bibliography
[edit]- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Scammon, Richard M., ed. (1966). America Votes 6: a handbook of contemporary American election statistics, 1964. Washington, D.C.: Governmental Affairs Institute.