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.
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- Joseph B. Foraker, Republican
- Thomas E. Powell, Democratic
- Morris Sharp, Prohibition
- John J. Seitz, People's