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County results Cox: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Morgan: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The1865 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1865.National Union nomineeJacob Dolson Cox defeatedDemocratic nomineeGeorge W. Morgan with 53.53% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| National Union | Jacob Dolson Cox | 223,633 | 53.53% | ||
| Democratic | George W. Morgan | 193,797 | 46.39% | ||
| Majority | 29,836 | ||||
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| National Unionhold | Swing | ||||