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Elections in Ohio |
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The 1838 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1838.
Incumbent Whig Governor Joseph Vance was defeated by Democratic nominee, former prosecuting attorney for Belmont County, Wilson Shannon.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Wilson Shannon | 107,884 | 51.36% | ||
Whig | Joseph Vance (incumbent) | 102,146 | 48.63% | ||
Scattering | 7 | 0.00% | |||
Majority | 5,738 | 2.73% | |||
Turnout | 210,037 | ||||
Democratic gain from Whig | Swing |