1887 Ohio gubernatorial election

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.

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Joseph B. Foraker, Republican
 * Thomas E. Powell, Democratic

Other candidates
 * Morris Sharp, Prohibition
 * John J. Seitz, People's