1869 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1869 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1869. Incumbent Republican Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Democratic nominee George H. Pendleton with 50.74% of the vote.

1869 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 12, 1869
 
Nominee Rutherford B. Hayes George H. Pendleton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 236,082 228,581
Percentage 50.74% 49.13%

Governor before election

Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican

Elected Governor

Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Rutherford B. Hayes, Republican
  • George H. Pendleton, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Samuel Scott, Prohibition

Results

1869 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Rutherford B. Hayes 236,082 50.74%
Democratic George H. Pendleton 228,581 49.13%
Prohibition Samuel Scott 629 0.14%
Majority 7,501
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
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