1873 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1873 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1871 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1871
Next Election:1875 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1875
Election Date:October 8, 1873
Nominee1:William Allen
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:214,654
Percentage1:47.82%
Nominee2:Edward Follansbee Noyes
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:213,837
Percentage2:47.64%
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Governor
Before Election:Edward Follansbee Noyes
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:William Allen
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1873 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1873. Democratic nominee William Allen defeated incumbent Republican Edward Follansbee Noyes with 47.82% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates