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
Results
Lieutenant governor
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