George E. Pugh

George Ellis Pugh (November 28, 1822 - July 19, 1876) was a Democratic politician from Ohio. He served in the U.S. Senate.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Pugh attended Miami University. He began practicing law in 1843, later serving in the Mexican-American War. After serving in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1848-1850, he served as State Attorney General from 1852-1854. Pugh served a single term in the United States Senate from 1855-1861, losing a re-election bid to Salmon P. Chase, who he had replaced. Pugh ran for the Lieutenant Governorship in 1863 and the United States House of Representatives in 1864, losing both times.

Preceded by Salmon P. Chase	United States Senator (Class 3) from Ohio 1855–1861	Succeeded by Salmon P. Chase

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