1892 Indiana gubernatorial election
November 8, 1892
 
Nominee Claude Matthews Ira Joy Chase
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 260,601 253,625
Percentage 47.45% 46.18%
Governor before election

Ira Joy Chase
Republican

 Elected Governor

Claude Matthews
Democratic

The 1892 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. Democratic nominee Claude Matthews defeated incumbent Republican Ira Joy Chase with 47.45% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Claude Matthews, Democratic, incumbent Secretary of State
  • Ira Joy Chase, Republican, incumbent Governor

Other candidates

  • Leroy Templeton, People's
  • Aaron Worth, Prohibition

Results

1892 Indiana gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Claude Matthews 260,601 47.45%
Republican Ira Joy Chase (incumbent) 253,625 46.18%
Populist Leroy Templeton 22,017 4.01%
Prohibition Aaron Worth 12,960 2.36%
Majority 6,976
Turnout
Democratic gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ↑ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
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