The 1863 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1863. National Union nominee John Brough defeated Democratic nominee Clement Vallandigham with 60.61% of the vote. The campaign was dominated by Vallandingham's May 5 arrest, conviction, and deportation for a speech critical of President Abraham Lincoln and the conduct of the American Civil War. He was nominated in absentia by the Democratic Party.
General election
Candidates John Brough, National Union Clement Vallandigham, Democratic
Results
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