1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1885 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1885. Republican nominee Joseph B. Foraker defeated Democratic incumbent George Hoadly with 48.95% of the vote.

1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 13, 1885
 
Nominee Joseph B. Foraker George Hoadly
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 359,281 341,830
Percentage 48.95% 46.57%

Governor before election

George Hoadly
Democratic

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Joseph B. Foraker, Republican
  • George Hoadly, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Adna B. Leonard, Prohibition
  • John W. Northrop, Greenback

Results

1885 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Joseph B. Foraker 359,281 48.95%
Democratic George Hoadly 341,830 46.57%
Prohibition Adna B. Leonard 28,081 3.83%
Greenback John W. Northrop 2,001 0.27%
Majority 17,451
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
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