1814 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1814 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election occurred on October 11, 1814. After contemplating retirement, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Simon Snyder instead chose to run for reelection. He earned a third term as the state's executive after defeating Federalist candidate Isaac Wayne, a former member of the Pennsylvania State Senate.

1814 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

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NomineeSimon SnyderIsaac Wayne
PartyDemocratic-RepublicanFederalist
Popular vote51,09929,566
Percentage62.6%36.2%

County Results
Snyder:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80-90%      90-100%
Wayne:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Simon Snyder
Democratic-Republican

Elected Governor

Simon Snyder
Democratic-Republican

Results

Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 1814[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic-RepublicanSimon Snyder (incumbent) 51,099 62.63
FederalistIsaac Wayne29,56636.24
FederalistGeorge Latimer*9101.12
N/AOthers180.02
Total votes81,593 100.00

*Note: Although Latimer ran as a Federalist, Wayne was the only Federalist to carry any counties, as shown on the map.

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