1812 Ohio gubernatorial election

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]

1812 Ohio gubernatorial election

13 October 1812
 
Nominee Return J. Meigs Jr. Thomas Scott
Party Democratic-Republican Federalist
Popular vote 11,859 7,903
Percentage 60.01% 39.99%

Governor before election

Return J. Meigs Jr.
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Return J. Meigs Jr.
Democratic-Republican

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

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

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