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.

1861 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 8, 1861

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

General election

Candidates

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

Results

1861 Ohio gubernatorial election

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