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%
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[1]
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

References

  1. ↑ Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
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