The 1976 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Incumbent Republican Governor Otis Bowen defeated Democratic nominee Larry A. Conrad with 56.85% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 4, 1976.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Larry A. Conrad, Secretary of State
- Jack L. New, State Treasurer
- Robert J. Fair, State Senator
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- Otis Bowen, incumbent Governor
Results
General election
Candidates
- Larry Conrad, Democratic
- Otis Bowen, Republican
- Daniel P. Talbot, American, pastor of the Church of God, Plymouth
- Samuel L. Washington, U.S. Labor
Results
References
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Scammon, Richard M.; McGillivray, Alice V. (1977). America Votes 12: a handbook of contemporary American election statistics, 1976. Washington, D.C.: Elections Research Center.
