1875 Ohio gubernatorial election
The 1875 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 12, 1875. Republican nominee Rutherford B. Hayes defeated Democratic incumbent William Allen with 50.25% of the vote. Hayes had previously served as Governor from 1868 to 1872, when he beat Allen's nephew Allen G. Thurman in his initial election. General election Candidates Major party candidates Rutherford B. Hayes, Republican William Allen, Democratic Other candidates Jay Odell, Prohibition Results References 1875 Ohio Rutherford B. Hayes