1887 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1887 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1887. Incumbent Republican Joseph B. Foraker defeated Democratic nominee Thomas E. Powell with 47.73% of the vote.

1887 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 1, 1887
 
Nominee Joseph B. Foraker Thomas E. Powell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 356,534 333,205
Percentage 47.73% 44.61%

Governor before election

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Joseph B. Foraker, Republican
  • Thomas E. Powell, Democratic

Other candidates

  • Morris Sharp, Prohibition
  • John J. Seitz, People's

Results

1887 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Joseph B. Foraker 356,534 47.73%
Democratic Thomas E. Powell 333,205 44.61%
Prohibition Morris Sharp 29,700 3.98%
People's John J. Seitz 24,711 3.31%
Majority 23,329
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
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