1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

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%

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

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