The 1968 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent

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Governor

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was term-limited. Republican nominee Edgar Whitcomb defeated

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

*Richard C. Bodine, former Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives * Robert L. Rock, incumbent

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Results

The Democratic convention was held on June 21, 1968.

Republican primary

Candidates

*Dr. Otis Bowen, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives * Earl Butz, former Assistant United States Secretary of Agriculture * Edgar Whitcomb, incumbent Secretary of State of Indiana

Results

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

Lieutenant governor

References

Bibliography

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