| Elections in Indiana |
|---|
 |
The 1880 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1880. Republican nominee Albert G. Porter defeated Democratic nominee Franklin Landers with 49.16% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Albert G. Porter, Republican, Comptroller of the Treasury under President Rutherford Hayes
- Franklin Landers, Democratic, former U.S. Representative from Indiana's 7th congressional district
Other candidates
- Robert Gregg, Greenback
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Albert G. Porter | 231,405 | 49.16% | ||
| Democratic | Franklin Landers | 224,452 | 47.68% | ||
| Greenback | Robert Gregg | 14,881 | 3.16% | ||
| Majority | 6,953 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved August 18, 2020.