1936 Indiana gubernatorial election

1936 Indiana gubernatorial election

← 1932 November 3, 1936 1940 →
 
Nominee M. Clifford Townsend Raymond S. Springer
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 908,494 727,526
Percentage 55.36% 44.33%

County results
Townsend:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Springer:      50–60%

Governor before election

Paul V. McNutt
Democratic

Elected Governor

M. Clifford Townsend
Democratic

The 1936 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee M. Clifford Townsend defeated Republican nominee Raymond S. Springer with 55.36% of the vote.