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% | |
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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
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
References
- ^ "Return Jonathan Meigs Jr". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 18 February 2005. Retrieved 29 April 2024.