1861 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

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1861 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1859 October 8, 1861 1863 â†’

Nominee David Tod Hugh J. Jewett Party National Union Democratic Running mate Benjamin Stanton John S. Harrison Popular vote 206,997 151,794 Percentage 57.68% 42.29%

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

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