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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, this marks the most recent time that Democrats won the races for Governor and for President concurrently.[1]
Nominations
Until 1976, all nominations for statewide office in Indiana were made by state conventions.[2][3]
Democratic nomination
Candidates
- 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
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
Candidates
- 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
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
Candidates
- 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
| 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
- ↑ "1964 Electoral College Results". National Archives. November 5, 2019. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ↑ America Votes 6, p. 129.
- ↑ Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 112.
- 1 2 3 4 "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.
- 1 2 3 "Hughes, Bray rip procedure". Journal and Courier. Lafayette, Indiana. June 10, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- 1 2 "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
- 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.
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