1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

1885 Ohio gubernatorial election

October 13, 1885
 
Nominee Joseph B. Foraker George Hoadly
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 359,281 341,830
Percentage 48.95% 46.57%

County results
Foraker:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hoadly:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

George Hoadly
Democratic

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

The 1885 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 13, 1885. Republican nominee Joseph B. Foraker defeated Democratic incumbent George Hoadly in a rematch of the 1883 election with 48.95% of the vote.