1856 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 1856 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 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.

General election

On election day, October 6, 1856, Democratic nominee Ashbel P. Willard won the election by a margin of 5,932 votes against his opponent People's Party nominee Oliver P. Morton, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of Governor. Willard was sworn in as the 11th Governor of Indiana on January 12, 1857.