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1861 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1861 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1859 October 8, 1861 1863 →
 
Nominee David Tod Hugh J. Jewett
Party National Union Democratic
Popular vote 206,997 151,794
Percentage 57.68% 42.29%

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.

General election

Candidates

  • David Tod, National Union
  • Hugh J. Jewett, Democratic

Results

1861 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
National Union David Tod 206,997 57.68%
Democratic Hugh J. Jewett 151,794 42.29%
Majority 55,203
Turnout
National Union gain from Republican Swing

References

  1. ^ "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.