1865 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1865 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1865. National Union nominee Jacob Dolson Cox defeated Democratic nominee George W. Morgan with 53.53% of the vote.

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1865 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1863 October 10, 1865 1867 â†’

Nominee Jacob Dolson Cox George W. Morgan Party National Union Democratic Popular vote 223,633 193,797 Percentage 53.53% 46.39%

County results Cox:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Morgan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Charles Anderson National Union Elected Governor Jacob Dolson Cox National Union

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