1873 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1873 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 8, 1873. Democratic nominee William Allen defeated incumbent Republican Edward Follansbee Noyes with 47.82% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * William Allen, Democratic
 * Edward Follansbee Noyes, Republican

Other candidates
 * Gideon T. Stewart, Prohibition
 * Isaac C. Collins, Independent