1932 United States presidential election in Indiana

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1932 United States presidential election in Indiana

The 1932 United States presidential election in Indiana took place on November 8, 1932, as part of the nationwide election to select the President and Vice President of the United States. Indiana was a key battleground state, reflecting the broader economic turmoil of the Great Depression. The election saw Democratic candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt decisively defeating incumbent Republican President Herbert Hoover. Roosevelt garnered significant support by promising relief and recovery measures, which resonated with Indiana's electorate, adversely affected by the economic crisis. Ultimately, Roosevelt received 57.63% of the popular vote in Indiana, while Hoover obtained 40.29%. The outcome contributed to the Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the 1932 election.