1887 Ohio gubernatorial election

1887 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 1, 1887
 
Nominee Joseph B. Foraker Thomas E. Powell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 356,534 333,205
Percentage 47.73% 44.61%

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

Governor before election

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

Elected Governor

Joseph B. Foraker
Republican

The 1887 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 1, 1887. Incumbent Republican Joseph B. Foraker defeated Democratic nominee Thomas E. Powell with 47.73% of the vote.