1875 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1875 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1875. Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Democratic incumbent William Allen with 50.25% of the vote. Hayes had previously served as Governor from 1868 to 1872, when he beat Allen's nephew Allen G. Thurman in his initial election.

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1875 Ohio gubernatorial election

← 1873 October 12, 1875 1877 â†’

Nominee Rutherford B. Hayes William Allen Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 297,817 292,273 Percentage 50.25% 49.31%

County results Hayes:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Allen:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election William Allen Democratic Elected Governor Rutherford B. Hayes Republican

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