The 1880 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1880. Republican nominee Albert G. Porter defeated Democratic nominee Franklin Landers with 49.16% of the vote. General election Candidates Major party candidates Albert G. Porter, Republican, Comptroller of the Treasury under President Rutherford Hayes Franklin Landers, Democratic, former U.S. Representative from Indiana's 7th congressional district Other candidates Robert Gregg, Greenback Results References 1880 Indiana Gubernatorial