1856 Indiana gubernatorial election

1856 Indiana gubernatorial election
October 6, 1856
 
Nominee Ashbel P. Willard Oliver P. Morton
Party Democratic People's
Popular vote 117,971 112,039
Percentage 51.29% 48.71%

County results
Willard:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Morton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Joseph A. Wright
Democratic

Elected Governor

Ashbel P. Willard
Democratic

The 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on 6 October 1856 in order to elect the Governor of Indiana. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor of Indiana Ashbel P. Willard defeated People's Party nominee Oliver P. Morton.