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

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[1]
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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