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.

Quick Facts Nominee, Party ...

1814 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

← 1811 October 11, 1814 (1814-10-11) 1817 →

Nominee Simon Snyder Isaac Wayne Party Democratic-Republican Federalist Popular vote 51,099 29,566 Percentage 62.6% 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

Close

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