2004 Indiana gubernatorial election

The 2004 Indiana gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2004, to elect the Governor of Indiana.

2004 Indiana gubernatorial election

November 2, 2004
 
Nominee Mitch Daniels Joe Kernan
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Becky Skillman Kathy Davis
Popular vote 1,302,912 1,113,900
Percentage 53.2% 45.5%

County results
Daniels:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Kernan:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Tie:      40–50%

Governor before election

Joe Kernan
Democratic

Elected Governor

Mitch Daniels
Republican

Incumbent Democratic Governor Joe Kernan was defeated by Republican Mitch Daniels. Daniels' victory was the first time the Republican Party had been elected governor since 1984, and gave the party control of all the important statewide offices. It was also the first time an incumbent governor had been defeated since the Constitution of Indiana was amended in 1972 to permit governors to serve two consecutive terms.

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