1968 Indiana gubernatorial election
The 1968 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Roger D. Branigin was term-limited.
Republican nominee Edgar Whitcomb 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 Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives
- Robert L. Rock, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
Results
The Democratic convention was held on June 21, 1968.Republican primary
Candidates
- Dr. Otis Bowen, Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives
- Earl Butz, former Assistant United States Secretary of Agriculture
- Edgar Whitcomb, incumbent Secretary of State of Indiana
Results
The Republican convention was held on June 18, 1968.General election
Governor
Candidates
- Melvin E. Hawk, Prohibition
- Robert L. Rock, Democratic
- Edgar Whitcomb, Republican