1865 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

1865 Ohio gubernatorial election

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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

General election

Candidates

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

Results

1865 Ohio gubernatorial election^[1]

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