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

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

General election

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 (incumbent) 365,228 45.90%
Populist 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 (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
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