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The 1822 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1822. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Ohio William Medill became governor after the resignation of Reuben Wood to accept a Senate seat, leaving Speaker of the Senate Allen Trimble to act as governor. Former Senator, and 1820 gubernatorial challenger Jeremiah Morrow narrowly beat Trimble and former Ohio Supreme Court Justice William Irvin.

General election

Results

Ohio gubernatorial election, 1822[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic-Republican Jeremiah Morrow 26,059 41.06%
Democratic-Republican Allen Trimble (incumbent) 22,899 36.08%
Democratic-Republican William W. Irvin 11,050 17.41%
Other Others 3,462 5.46%
Majority 3,160 4.98%
Turnout 63,470
Democratic-Republican hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns – OH Governor Race – Oct 08, 1822". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
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