The 1960 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Matthew E. Welsh defeated

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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

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