1876 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1876 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1876. Democratic nominee James D. Williams defeated Republican nominee Benjamin Harrison with 49.06% of the vote. Harrison was later elected president in 1888.

Candidates

 * James C. Denny, former Attorney General
 * Benjamin Harrison, lawyer and brevet brigadier general of the United States Volunteers
 * Godlove S. Orth, U.S. Representative from Lafayette
 * Leonidas Sexton, lieutenant governor

Candidates

 * Henry W. Harrington, former U.S. Representative from Madison (Greenback)
 * Benjamin Harrison, lawyer and brevet brigadier general of the United States Volunteers (Republican)
 * James D. Williams, U.S. Representative (Democratic)