1871 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

1871 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 10, 1871

Nominee Edward Follansbee Noyes George Wythe McCook Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 238,273 218,105 Percentage 51.75% 47.37%

County results Noyes:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% McCook:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election Rutherford B. Hayes Republican Elected Governor Edward Follansbee Noyes Republican

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Edward Follansbee Noyes, Republican
• George Wythe McCook, Democratic

Other candidates

• Gideon T. Stewart, Prohibition

Results

1871 Ohio gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	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