1996 Indiana gubernatorial election|
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County results
O'Bannon: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
Goldsmith: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% |
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The 1996 Indiana gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1996, alongside the election of both houses of the Indiana General Assembly. Incumbent Governor Evan Bayh, a Democrat, was ineligible to run for a third consecutive term due to term limits established by the Indiana Constitution. He was succeeded by Lt. Governor Frank O'Bannon, who won election over Republican Stephen Goldsmith with 52% of the vote.