1905 Ohio gubernatorial election
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The 1905 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1905. Democratic nominee John M. Pattison defeated incumbent Republican Myron T. Herrick with 50.53% of the vote.
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November 7, 1905
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 County results Pattison: 40â50% 50â60% 60â70% Herrick: 40â50% 50â60% | |||||||||||||||||
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General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- John M. Pattison, Democratic
- Myron T. Herrick, Republican
Other candidates
- Isaac Cowan, Socialist
- Aaron S. Watkins, Prohibition
- John E. Seitger, Socialist Labor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | John M. Pattison | 473,264 | 50.53% | ||
| Republican | Myron T. Herrick (incumbent) | 430,617 | 45.98% | ||
| Socialist | Isaac Cowan | 17,795 | 1.90% | ||
| Prohibition | Aaron S. Watkins | 13,061 | 1.40% | ||
| Socialist Labor | John E. Seitger | 1,808 | 0.19% | ||
| Majority | 42,647 | ||||
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| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | ||||