1881 Ohio gubernatorial election
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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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October 11, 1881
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 County results Foster: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% Bookwalter: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Charles Foster, Republican
- John W. Bookwalter, Democratic
Other candidates
- Abraham R. Ludlow, Prohibition
- John J. Seitz, People's
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Charles Foster (incumbent) | 312,735 | 50.10% | ||
| Democratic | John W. Bookwalter | 288,426 | 46.21% | ||
| Prohibition | Abraham R. Ludlow | 16,597 | 2.66% | ||
| Populist | John J. Seitz | 6,330 | 1.01% | ||
| Majority | 24,309 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Republican hold | Swing | ||||