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.

Candidates

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

Results
The Democratic convention was held on June 21, 1968.

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.

Candidates

 * Melvin E. Hawk, Prohibition
 * Robert L. Rock, Democratic
 * Edgar Whitcomb, Republican