1863 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1863 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1863. National Union nominee John Brough defeated Democratic nominee Clement Vallandigham with 60.61% of the vote. The campaign was dominated by Vallandingham's May 5 arrest, conviction, and deportation for a speech critical of Abraham Lincoln and the conduct of the American Civil War. He was nominated in absentia by the Democratic Party.

1863 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 13, 1863
 
Nominee John Brough Clement Vallandigham
Party National Union Democratic
Running mate Charles Anderson George E. Pugh
Popular vote 288,856 187,728
Percentage 60.61% 39.39%

County results

Governor before election

David Tod
National Union

Elected Governor

John Brough
National Union

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