1869 Ohio gubernatorial election

1869 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 12, 1869
 
Nominee Rutherford B. Hayes George H. Pendleton
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 236,082 228,581
Percentage 50.74% 49.13%

County results
Hayes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Pendleton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican

Elected Governor

Rutherford B. Hayes
Republican

The 1869 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1869. Incumbent Republican Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Democratic nominee George H. Pendleton with 50.74% of the vote.