The 1828 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1828, 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, October 14, 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 2024-05-10.
  2. ↑ "OH Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 18, 2005. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1828_Ohio_gubernatorial_election