1861 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1861 Ohio gubernatorial election
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  1859 October 8, 1861 1863  
  Image David Tod, Abbots History of Ohio.jpg HughJJewett.jpg
Nominee David Tod Hugh J. Jewett
Party National Union Democratic
Running mate Benjamin Stanton John S. Harrison
Popular vote206,997151,794
Percentage57.68%42.29%

1861 Ohio gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Tod:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%     80–90%     90–100%
Jewett:      50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election

William Dennison Jr.
Republican

Elected Governor

David Tod
National Union

The 1861 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1861. National Union nominee David Tod defeated Democratic nominee Hugh J. Jewett with 57.68% of the vote.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Results

1861 Ohio gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
National Union David Tod 206,997 57.68%
Democratic Hugh J. Jewett 151,79442.29%
Majority55,203
Turnout
National Union gain from Republican Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved August 3, 2020.