1881 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1881 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on October 11, 1881. Incumbent Republican Charles Foster defeated Democratic nominee John W. Bookwalter with 50.10% of the vote.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Charles Foster, Republican
 * John W. Bookwalter, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Abraham R. Ludlow, Prohibition
 * John J. Seitz, People's