1897 Ohio gubernatorial election

The 1897 Ohio gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1897. Incumbent Republican Asa S. Bushnell defeated Democratic nominee Horace L. Chapman with 50.28% of the vote.

1897 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 2, 1897
 
Nominee Asa S. Bushnell Horace L. Chapman
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 429,915 401,750
Percentage 50.28% 46.99%
Governor before election

Asa S. Bushnell
Republican

 Elected Governor

Asa S. Bushnell
Republican

Elections in Ohio

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Asa S. Bushnell, Republican
  • Horace L. Chapman, Democratic

Other candidates

  • John C. Holiday, Prohibition
  • Jacob S. Coxey Sr., People's
  • William Watkins, Socialist Labor
  • John Richardson, Liberty
  • Julius Dexter, National Democratic
  • Samuel J. Lewis, Independent

Results
1897 Ohio gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Republican Asa S. Bushnell 429,915 50.28%
Democratic Horace L. Chapman 401,750 46.99%
Prohibition John C. Holiday 7,555 0.88%
People's Jacob S. Coxey Sr. 6,276 0.73%
Socialist Labor William Watkins 4,246 0.50%
Independent John Richardson 3,105 0.36%
National Democratic Julius Dexter 1,662 0.19%
Independent Samuel J. Lewis 477 0.06%
Majority 28,165
Turnout
Republican hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
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