1968 Indiana gubernatorial election
The 1968 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Roger D. Branigin was term-limited.
Republican nominee Edgar Whitcomb defeated Democratic nominee Robert L. Rock with 52.72% of the vote.Nominations
Until 1976, all nominations for statewide office in Indiana were made by state conventions.Democratic nomination
Candidates
The Democratic convention was held on June 21, 1968.Candidates
The Republican convention was held on June 18, 1968.General election
Governor
Candidates
- Melvin E. Hawk, Prohibition
- Robert L. Rock, Democratic
- Edgar Whitcomb, Republican
Results
