1877 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

1877 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 9, 1877

Nominee Richard M. Bishop William H. West Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 271,625 249,105 Percentage 48.94% 44.88%

County results Bishop   40–50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% West   40-50%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80% Johnson   40-50% Tie   40-50%

Governor before election Thomas L. Young Republican Elected Governor Richard M. Bishop Democratic

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

1877 Ohio gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Richard M. Bishop	271,625	48.94%
	Republican	William H. West	249,105	44.88%
	Independent	Stephen Johnson	16,912	3.05%
	Greenback	Lewis H. Bond	12,489	2.25%
	Prohibition	Henry Adams Thompson	4,836	0.87%
Majority			22,520
Turnout
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing