1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1883 October 13, 1885 1887 →

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

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^[1]

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