1976 Indiana gubernatorial election

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1976 Indiana gubernatorial election
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  1972 November 2, 1976 1980  
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Nominee Otis Bowen Larry A. Conrad
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote1,236,555927,243
Percentage56.85%42.63%

1976 Indiana gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Bowen:      40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Conrad:      40–50%     50–60%

Governor before election

Otis Bowen
Republican

Elected Governor

Otis Bowen
Republican

The 1976 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican Governor Otis Bowen defeated Democratic nominee Larry A. Conrad with 56.85% of the vote.

Contents

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 4, 1976.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results [4] [5] [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Larry A. Conrad 358,421 64.47
Democratic Jack L. New105,96519.06
Democratic Robert J. Fair91,60616.48
Total votes555,992 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results [5] [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Otis Bowen (incumbent) unopposed
Total votes

General election

Candidates

Results

1976 Indiana gubernatorial election [8] [9] [10]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Otis Bowen (incumbent) 1,236,555 56.85%
Democratic Larry A. Conrad927,24342.63%
American Daniel P. Talbot9,8500.45%
U.S. Labor Samuel L. Washington1,6760.08%
Majority309,31214.22%
Turnout 2,175,324100.00%
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. "Larry Conrad Is Dead; Indiana Politician, 55". New York Times. New York, NY. July 10, 1990. p. 8. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. Albright, Paul, ed. (1977). State Administrative Officials Classified by Functions, 1977. Lexington, KY: The Council of State Governments. p. 185.
  3. Workshops for State Review of Site Suitability Criteria for High-Level Radioactive Waste Repositories: Discussion Group Reports. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 1977. p. B-4.
  4. "IN Governor, 1976 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  5. 1 2 Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 111.
  6. 1 2 America Votes 12, p. 129.
  7. "Brazil Times Newspaper Archives September 01, 1976 Page 1". Brazil Times. Brazil, IN. September 1, 1976. p. 1. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  8. "IN Governor, 1976". Our Campaigns. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  9. Congressional Quarterly 1998, p. 50.
  10. America Votes 12, p. 120.

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