The 1990 Indiana Secretary of State election was held on November 6, 1990, to elect the Secretary of State of Indiana. Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett, who was appointed to the office in 1989 by previous secretary Evan Bayh following his resignation to take office after winning the 1988 Indiana gubernatorial election, won election to a full term, narrowly defeating Republican Mayor of Indianapolis William H. Hudnut III by three percentage points.
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November 6, 1990
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 County results Hogsett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hudnut: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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As of 2026, this election is the last time a Democrat has been elected Secretary of State of Indiana.
General election
editCandidates
edit- Joe Hogsett, incumbent Secretary of State of Indiana (1989–1994) (Democratic)
- William H. Hudnut III, Mayor of Indianapolis (1976–1992) (Republican)
- Theosie Nunn (Write-in)
Results
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hogsett | 775,163 | 51.83% | −1.45 | |
| Republican | William H. Hudnut III | 719,314 | 48.10% | +2.7 | |
| Write-In | Theosie Nunn | 971 | 0.06% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 1,495,448 | 100.00% | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
edit- ↑ "1990 Secretary of State General Election Results - Indiana". US Election Atlas. Retrieved December 14, 2025.