1879 Ohio gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1879 Ohio gubernatorial election
Country:Ohio
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1877 Ohio gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1877
Next Election:1881 Ohio gubernatorial election
Next Year:1881
Election Date:October 14, 1879
Nominee1:Charles Foster
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:336,261
Percentage1:50.25%
Nominee2:Thomas Ewing Jr.
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:319,132
Percentage2:47.69%
Map Size:210px
Governor
Before Election:Richard M. Bishop
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Charles Foster
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The 1879 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 14, 1879. Republican nominee Charles Foster defeated Democratic nominee Thomas Ewing Jr. with 50.25% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates