The 1968 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Incumbent Democratic

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was term-limited. Republican nominee

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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.

Democratic nomination

Candidates

*Richard C. Bodine, former

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* Robert L. Rock, incumbent

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Results

The Democratic convention was held on June 21, 1968.

Republican primary

Candidates

*Dr.

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, former Assistant

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, incumbent

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Results

The Republican convention was held on June 18, 1968.

General election

Governor

Candidates

*Melvin E. Hawk, Prohibition * Robert L. Rock, Democratic *

, Republican

Results

Lieutenant governor

References

Bibliography

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Indiana gubernatorial election