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]
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General election
editOn 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ "Return Jonathan Meigs Jr". National Governors Association. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 18 February 2005. Retrieved 29 April 2024.