1887 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1887 Ohio gubernatorial election
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  1885 November 1, 1887 1889  
  Senator Joseph B. Foraker.jpg No image.svg
Nominee Joseph B. Foraker Thomas E. Powell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote356,534333,205
Percentage47.73%44.61%

Governor before election

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

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.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1887 Ohio gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Joseph B. Foraker (incumbent) 356,534 47.73%
Democratic Thomas E. Powell333,20544.61%
Prohibition Morris Sharp29,7003.98%
Populist John J. Seitz24,7113.31%
Majority23,329
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

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References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN   9781483380353 . Retrieved July 15, 2020.