1840 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1840 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1840.

1840 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 13, 1840
 
Nominee Thomas Corwin Wilson Shannon
Party Whig Democratic
Popular vote 145,442 129,312
Percentage 52.93% 47.06%

Governor before election

Wilson Shannon
Democratic

Elected Governor

Thomas Corwin
Whig

Incumbent Democratic Governor Wilson Shannon was defeated by Whig nominee, former U.S. Representative Thomas Corwin.

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