1865 Ohio gubernatorial election

1865 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 10, 1865

Nominee Jacob Dolson Cox George W. Morgan Party National Union Democratic Popular vote 223,633 193,797 Percentage 53.53% 46.39%

County results Cox:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Morgan:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Charles Anderson National Union Elected Governor Jacob Dolson Cox National Union

The 1865 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1865. National Union nominee Jacob Dolson Cox defeated Democratic nominee George W. Morgan with 53.53% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

• Jacob Dolson Cox, National Union
• George W. Morgan, Democratic

Results

1865 Ohio gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	National Union	Jacob Dolson Cox	223,633	53.53%
	Democratic	George W. Morgan	193,797	46.39%
Majority			29,836
Turnout
	National Union hold		Swing