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County results Tod: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% 90–100% Jewett: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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The1861 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1861.National Union nomineeDavid Tod defeatedDemocratic nomineeHugh J. Jewett with 57.68% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| National Union | David Tod | 206,997 | 57.68% | ||
| Democratic | Hugh J. Jewett | 151,794 | 42.29% | ||
| Majority | 55,203 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| National Uniongain fromRepublican | Swing | ||||