1863 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1863 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1863. National Union nominee John Brough defeated Democratic nominee Clement Vallandigham with 60.61% of the vote. The campaign was dominated by Vallandingham's May 5 arrest, conviction, and deportation for a speech critical of President Abraham Lincoln and the conduct of the American Civil War. He was nominated in absentia by the Democratic Party.

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1863 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1861 October 13, 1863 1865 â†’

Nominee John Brough Clement Vallandigham Party National Union Democratic Running mate Charles Anderson George E. Pugh Popular vote 288,856 187,728 Percentage 60.61% 39.39%

County results Brough   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90–100% Vallandigham   50–60%   60–70%

Governor before election David Tod National Union Elected Governor John Brough National Union

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