1812 Ohio gubernatorial election

1812 Ohio gubernatorial election

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Nominee Return J. Meigs Jr. Thomas Scott
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 11,859 7,903
Percentage 60.01% 39.99%

Election results by county
Meigs:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      90-100%
Scott:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
No Data/Vote:      

Governor before election

Return J. Meigs Jr.
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Return J. Meigs Jr.
Democratic-Republican

The 1812 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on 13 October 1812, in order to elect the governor of Ohio. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Return J. Meigs Jr. won re-election against Federalist nominee Thomas Scott.[1]

General election

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On election day, 13 October 1812, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Return J. Meigs Jr. won re-election by a margin of 3,956 votes against his opponent Federalist nominee Thomas Scott, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Meigs was sworn in for his second term on 15 December 1812.[2]

Results

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Ohio gubernatorial election, 1812
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic-Republican Return J. Meigs Jr. (incumbent) 11,859 60.01%
Federalist Thomas Scott 7,903 39.99%
Total votes 19,762 100.00%
Democratic-Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ "Return Jonathan Meigs Jr". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
  2. ^ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 18 February 2005. Retrieved 29 April 2024.