What year did Foraker first become governor of Ohio?
1884
1886
1888
1890
Answer
Foraker was elected the 34th Governor of Ohio in 1886, serving until 1890. His tenure was marked by a focus on economic development, including the establishment of the Ohio Bureau of Labor Statistics and the expansion of the state's railroad network. He also advocated for civil service reform and played a key role in the establishment of the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Home.
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