The 1846 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on 13 October 1846, in order to elect the Governor of Ohio. Whig nominee William Bebb defeated Democratic nominee David Tod and Liberty nominee Samuel Lewis.[1]
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General election edit
On election day, 13 October 1846, Whig nominee William Bebb won the election by a margin of 2,385 votes against his foremost opponent Democratic nominee David Tod, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Bebb was sworn in as the 19th Governor of Ohio on 12 December 1846.[2]
Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | William Bebb | 118,869 | 48.28% | |
| Democratic | David Tod | 116,484 | 47.31% | |
| Liberty | Samuel Lewis | 10,797 | 4.39% | |
| Scattering | 46 | 0.02% | ||
| Total votes | 246,196 | 100.00% | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "William Bebb". National Governors Association. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 16 February 2005. Retrieved 10 May 2024.