1980 Indiana gubernatorial election

1980 Indiana gubernatorial election

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Nominee Robert D. Orr John A. Hillenbrand II
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,257,383 913,116
Percentage 57.7% 41.9%

County results
Orr:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hillenbrand:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Otis Bowen
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert D. Orr
Republican

The 1980 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980 in all 92 counties in the state of Indiana. Otis Bowen, the state's incumbent governor was ineligible for a third consecutive term due to term limits set forth in the Indiana Constitution. Robert D. Orr, the state's incumbent Republican lieutenant governor, was elected to his first term, defeating John A. Hillenbrand II, and a minor party challenger.