1891 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1891 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1891. Republican nominee William McKinley defeated Democratic incumbent James E. Campbell with 48.61% of the vote.

1891 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 3, 1891
 
Nominee William McKinley James E. Campbell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 386,739 365,228
Percentage 48.61% 45.90%
Governor before election

James E. Campbell
Democratic

 Elected Governor

William McKinley
Republican

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Candidates

Major party candidates

  • William McKinley, Republican
  • James E. Campbell, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John J. Seitz, People's
  • John J. Ashenhurst, Prohibition

Results
1891 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican William McKinley 386,739 48.61%
Democratic James E. Campbell 365,228 45.90%
People's John J. Seitz 23,472 2.95%
Prohibition John J. Ashenhurst 20,190 2.54%
Majority 21,511
Turnout
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

References
  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
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