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.

Candidates

 * William Allen, incumbent Governor (Democratic)
 * Rutherford B. Hayes, former Governor and U.S. Representative from Cincinnati (Republican)
 * Jay Odell (Prohibition)