1960 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1960 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Matthew E. Welsh defeated Republican nominee Crawford F. Parker with 50.39% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Matthew E. Welsh, Democratic, State Senator
• Crawford F. Parker, Republican, Lieutenant Governor under Harold W. Handley

Other candidates

• J. Ralston Miller, Prohibition
• Herman Kronewitter, Socialist Labor

Results

References