Claim: In the 1968 Indiana gubernatorial election (held on November 5,1968), Republican Edgar Whitcomb was awarded the most votes, with 1,080,271 votes and 52.72% of the votes, while the runner up Democrat Robert L. Rock received 965,816 votes and 47.13% of the vote.
Evidence: The 1968 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Republican Edgar Whitcomb 1,080,271 52.72% Democratic Robert L. Rock 965,816 47.13%