1871 Ohio gubernatorial election
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The 1871 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 10, 1871. Republican nominee Edward Follansbee Noyes defeated Democratic nominee George Wythe McCook with 51.75% of the vote.
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October 10, 1871
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 County results Noyes: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% 80â90% McCook: 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Edward Follansbee Noyes, Republican
- George Wythe McCook, Democratic
Other candidates
- Gideon T. Stewart, Prohibition
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Edward Follansbee Noyes (incumbent) | 238,273 | 51.75% | ||
| Democratic | George Wythe McCook | 218,105 | 47.37% | ||
| Prohibition | Gideon T. Stewart | 4,084 | 0.89% | ||
| Majority | 20,168 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||