1877 Ohio gubernatorial election

1877 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 9, 1877

Nominee Richard M. Bishop William H. West Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 271,625 249,105 Percentage 48.94% 44.88%

County results Bishop   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% West   40-50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% Johnson   40-50% Tie   40-50%

Governor before election Thomas L. Young Republican Elected Governor Richard M. Bishop Democratic

The 1877 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1877. Democratic nominee Richard M. Bishop defeated Republican nominee William H. West with 48.94% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Richard M. Bishop, Democratic
• William H. West, Republican

Other candidates

• Stephen Johnson, Independent
• Lewis H. Bond, Greenback
• Henry Adams Thompson, Prohibition

Results

1877 Ohio gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Richard M. Bishop	271,625	48.94%
	Republican	William H. West	249,105	44.88%
	Independent	Stephen Johnson	16,912	3.05%
	Greenback	Lewis H. Bond	12,489	2.25%
	Prohibition	Henry Adams Thompson	4,836	0.87%
Majority			22,520
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing