1972_Indiana_gubernatorial_election

1972 Indiana gubernatorial election

1972 Indiana gubernatorial election

Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Indiana

For related races, see 1972 United States gubernatorial elections.

The 1972 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972.

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Although during the same election cycle Indiana voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing the governor to serve in office for eight out of 12 years, incumbent Republican Governor Edgar Whitcomb was term-limited due to having been elected under the prior version of the constitution.[1][2][3]

Republican nominee, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives Otis Bowen defeated Democratic nominee Former Governor (1961-1965) Matthew E. Welsh with 56.77% of the vote.

Nominations

Until 1976, all nominations for statewide office in Indiana were made by state conventions.[4][5]

Democratic nomination

Results

Matthew E. Welsh, former Governor def. Larry A. Conrad, Secretary of State[6][7][8]

Republican nomination

Results

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General election

Results

Governor

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Lieutenant governor

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References

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    "Indiana Governor Term Limits, Amendment 2 (1972)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  2. [2]
    "World War II Hero, Former Indiana Governor Edgar Whitcomb Dead At 98". www.wfyi.org. WFYI: Indianapolis' Public Radio, TV & News Station. February 4, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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    Cole, Ryan (February 6, 2016). "A Politician Who Was His Own Man: Edgar Whitcomb, R.I.P." www.nationalreview.com. National Review. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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    America Votes 10, p. 123.
  5. [5]
    Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 112.
  6. [6]
    Bowen and Du Bois 2000, p. 164.
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    Blaemire, Robert (2019). Birch Bayh: Making a Difference. Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana University Press. p. 221. ISBN 9780253039194.
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    "The 1972 Campaign". The New York Times. New York, NY. June 21, 1972. p. 28. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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    Bowen and Du Bois 2000, pp. 103–104.
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    Dunn, Craig (May 9, 2013). "Gov. Doc Bowen, with 'Kindest personal regards'" (PDF). Howey Politics Indiana. Vol. 18, no. 35. Kokomo, Indiana. p. 9. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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    "IN Governor, 1972". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
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    "1972 Gubernatorial General Election Results – Indiana". US Election Atlas. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  13. [13]
    Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 50.
  14. [14]
    America Votes 10, p. 116.
  15. [15]
    "1972 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results – Indiana". US Election Atlas. Retrieved May 9, 2020.

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