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The 1828 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on 14 October 1828, in order to elect the Governor of Ohio. Incumbent National Republican Governor Allen Trimble won re-election against Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district John Wilson Campbell.[1]

General election

On election day, 14 October 1828, incumbent National Republican Governor Allen Trimble won re-election by a margin of 2,019 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate John Wilson Campbell, thereby retaining National Republican control over the office of Governor. Trimble was sworn in for his second term in December 1828.[2]

Results

Ohio gubernatorial election, 1828
Party Candidate Votes %
National Republican Allen Trimble (incumbent) 53,970 50.90%
Democratic-Republican John Wilson Campbell 51,951 49.00%
Scattering 112 0.10%
Total votes 106,033 100.00%
National Republican hold

References

  1. ^ "Allen Trimble". National Governors Association. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  2. ^ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. 18 February 2005. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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