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

References


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