1891 Ohio gubernatorial election

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1891 Ohio gubernatorial election
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  1889 November 3, 1891 1893  
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Nominee William McKinley James E. Campbell
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote386,739365,228
Percentage48.61%45.90%

1891 Ohio gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
McKinley:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%
Campbell:     40–50%     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

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.

Contents

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

Other candidates

Results

1891 Ohio gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican William McKinley 386,739 48.61%
Democratic James E. Campbell (incumbent)365,22845.90%
Populist John J. Seitz23,4722.95%
Prohibition John J. Ashenhurst20,1902.54%
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.