1875 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1875 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1873 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1873
Next Election:1877 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1877
Election Date:October 12, 1875
Nominee1:Rutherford B. Hayes
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:297,817
Percentage1:50.25%
Nominee2:William Allen
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:292,273
Percentage2:49.31%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:William Allen
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Rutherford B. Hayes
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1875 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1875. Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Democratic incumbent William Allen with 50.25% of the vote. Hayes had previously served as Governor from 1868 to 1872, when he beat Allen's nephew Allen G. Thurman in his initial election.

General election

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