1851 Ohio gubernatorial election
October 14, 1851
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County results Wood: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Vinton: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% Lewis: 40–50% | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The 1851 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1851, in order to elect the governor of Ohio. Incumbent Democratic governor Reuben Wood won re-election against Whig nominee and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 12th district Samuel F. Vinton and Free Soil nominee Samuel Lewis.[1]
General election
On election day, October 14, 1851, incumbent Democratic governor Reuben Wood won re-election by a margin of 26,106 votes against his foremost opponent Whig nominee Samuel F. Vinton, thereby retaining Democratic control over the office of governor. Wood was sworn in for his second term on January 12, 1852.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Reuben Wood (incumbent) | 145,654 | 51.62% | |
| Whig | Samuel F. Vinton | 119,548 | 42.37% | |
| Free Soil | Samuel Lewis | 16,918 | 6.00% | |
| Scattering | 62 | 0.01% | ||
| Total votes | 282,182 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ "Reuben Wood". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. August 26, 2016. Retrieved 2024-05-10.