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1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1883 October 13, 1885 1887 →
 
Nominee Joseph B. Foraker George Hoadly
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 359,281 341,830
Percentage 48.95% 46.57%

County results
Foraker:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hoadly:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George Hoadly
Democratic

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

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The 1885 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1885. Republican nominee Joseph B. Foraker defeated Democratic incumbent George Hoadly in a rematch of the 1883 election with 48.95% of the vote.

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
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Joseph B. Foraker 359,281 48.95%
Democratic George Hoadly (incumbent) 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 (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
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