1888 Indiana gubernatorial election
The 1888 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1888. Republican nominee Alvin Peterson Hovey defeated Democratic nominee Courtland C. Matson with 49.03% of the vote.
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Alvin Peterson Hovey, Republican, U.S. Representative
- Courtland C. Matson, Democratic, U.S. Representative
Other candidates
- Jasper Hughes, Prohibition
- John B. Mulroy, Union Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alvin Peterson Hovey | 263,194 | 49.03% | ||
| Democratic | Courtland C. Matson | 260,994 | 48.62% | ||
| Prohibition | Jasper Hughes | 9,920 | 1.85% | ||
| Labor | John B. Mulroy | 2,702 | 0.50% | ||
| Majority | 2,200 | ||||
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| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
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