1891 Ohio gubernatorial election
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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.
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November 3, 1891
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 County results McKinley: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Campbell: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% 70â80% | |||||||||||||||||
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | ||||