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The 1877 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 9, 1877. Democratic nominee Richard M. Bishop defeated Republican nominee William H. West with 48.94% of the vote.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Richard M. Bishop, Democratic
- William H. West, Republican
Other candidates
- Stephen Johnson, Independent
- Lewis H. Bond, Greenback
- Henry Adams Thompson, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Richard M. Bishop | 271,625 | 48.94% | ||
| Republican | William H. West | 249,105 | 44.88% | ||
| Independent | Stephen Johnson | 16,912 | 3.05% | ||
| Greenback | Lewis H. Bond | 12,489 | 2.25% | ||
| Prohibition | Henry Adams Thompson | 4,836 | 0.87% | ||
| Majority | 22,520 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-07-23.