| Election Name: | 1881 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Ohio |
| Type: | Presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1879 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1879 |
| Next Election: | 1883 Ohio gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1883 |
| Election Date: | October 11, 1881 |
| Nominee1: | Charles Foster |
| Party1: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 312,735 |
| Percentage1: | 50.10% |
| Nominee2: | John W. Bookwalter |
| Party2: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 288,426 |
| Percentage2: | 46.21% |
| Map Size: | 210px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | Charles Foster |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Charles Foster |
| After Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
The 1881 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1881. Incumbent Republican Charles Foster defeated Democratic nominee John W. Bookwalter with 50.10% of the vote.
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